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Passenger Trains > #5 starts a run at the hillDate: 01/11/17 17:35 #5 starts a run at the hill Author: dcautley Depart Reno 5:33 pm.
Been here since 9:30 AM. Posted from Android Date: 01/11/17 18:43 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: chakk Not so sure how painful that 8 hr stay was for psgrs on #5 with The Silver Legacy Casino one block away.
Posted from iPhone Date: 01/11/17 18:53 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: dcautley Depends on how much lighter their wallets are.
For the why, see weather's post on the record snow. Western board. Posted from Android Date: 01/11/17 18:53 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: carsoncity There is a report (Altamont Press) that one of the two Zephyr consists trapped in Oakland the past few days is running east with no passengers, possibly to Reno.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/11/17 19:05 by carsoncity. Date: 01/11/17 19:38 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: dcautley Just short of Truckee...
Having to hand throw frozen switches. It may be a long night... Posted from Android Date: 01/11/17 20:31 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: dcautley Norden... 8:28
Yuba Pass... 9:01 With the lights off in my room, there is enough light outside to see the whole pass, with the village lights twinkling below, and the trucks and cars moving deliberately. The moon is out, and it's full.. A great slight! Posted from Android Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 01/11/17 21:01 by dcautley. Date: 01/12/17 00:32 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: mp51w That would be a really interesting ride! The UP guys on Donner have their work cut out for them!
Date: 01/12/17 16:00 Re: #5 starts a run at the hill Author: ProAmtrak I agree, it's one of those wet winters!
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