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Nostalgia & History > American OE TrainDate: 01/06/19 14:28 American OE Train Author: WichitaJct The American version of the Orient Express was parked at Jasper (Alberta) on this day in August 2005. Two CN SD40-2s and a Ferromex (ex-Amtrak) F40 are on the point. Three years later the AOE folded. I never rode the train. I suspect it was pretty expensive. Would have been a great experience though,
 Date: 01/06/19 15:19 Re: American OE Train Author: dan rare view of the canadian operation and the f40 used going to mexico, as amtrak engines didn't stray far from the US, especially into mexico iirc
Date: 01/06/19 15:20 Re: American OE Train Author: wabash2800 I suppose the promoters figured they could sell it at a higher price if they could make it like a high-end cruise ship on land?
What were the problems that killed the business? Victor A. Baird http://www.erstwhilepublications.com Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/06/19 15:21 by wabash2800. Date: 01/06/19 16:11 Re: American OE Train Author: dan 2008 recession and high overhead imposed by colo railcar, and operating with amtrak and the freight railroads delays, of course under current management had it survived..
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