Passenger Trains > Carkeek Park Empire Builder

Yesterday's tardy train 7, the westbound Empire Builder, approaches Carkeek Park in Seattle.

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Nice shot!

Michael

Today's #7 included #27 (all of 12 cars when combined) and you would have seen it being led by BNSF #4443, almost exactly SIX hours late into Seattle. Portland passengers will arrive down there about 9:30 tonite via Talgo. Portland cars to deadhead down later. I was aboard and it was just one thing after another. #7/27 arrived in Spokane (where I had waited overnight for it after taking #8 from Seattle) about 4 hours late. Then the lead engine died completely. Couldn't get another engine there so they ran the combined train to Seattle picking up the BNSF engine in Wenatchee. Then a medical emergency required waiting for an ambulance in Skykomish. At least we coach passengers got free food in the diner (beef stew) but NOTHING more. Most car attendants and a couple of conductors handled the situation as best as they could.

Ed



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/31/14 20:00 by Auburn_Ed.

That's an adventure, hope you enjoyed your quick trip though Ed!