GuyBeardmane Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molarbear Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 6 hours ago, GuyBeardmane said: This may sound weird but, I've always wanted to ride on a train There's no hidden meaning to that, the only ones around here are cargo trains and I always thought it be cool to take a train somewhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyBeardmane Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, molarbear said: This may sound weird but, I've always wanted to ride on a train There's no hidden meaning to that, the only ones around here are cargo trains and I always thought it be cool to take a train somewhere I recall two train rides I've been on. One was essentially a tourist attraction and they even stopped the train for a wild west style "stage" show where there was a gang of bad guys who rode on the train to rob it and then a sheriff's posse who proceeded to arrest them. The other one was just a plain old train ride. I had to poop but wound up holding it because the bottom of the toilet just opened up to the tracks passing beneath us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamped Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, GuyBeardmane said: I recall two train rides I've been on. One was essentially a tourist attraction and they even stopped the train for a wild west style "stage" show where there was a gang of bad guys who rode on the train to rob it and then a sheriff's posse who proceeded to arrest them. The other one was just a plain old train ride. I had to poop but wound up holding it because the bottom of the toilet just opened up to the tracks passing beneath us. I would hope that Amtrak doesnt let you poop directly on the tracks XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyBeardmane Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Vamped said: I would hope that Amtrak doesnt let you poop directly on the tracks XD These were both 1800s style trains. Both of them very touristy, one very much more than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Trains are more reasonable on the east coast. expensive and infrequently running on the west coast, unfortunately. At least by comparison I do love them tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamped Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, GuyBeardmane said: These were both 1800s style trains. Both of them very touristy, one very much more than the other. I was thinking about taking a train back to Chicago to see that museum I wanted to go to. I think its twice as long by train than car but atleast theres no awkward pooping in truck stops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 25 minutes ago, Vamped said: I was thinking about taking a train back to Chicago to see that museum I wanted to go to. I think its twice as long by train than car but atleast theres no awkward pooping in truck stops Which museum? MSI, Field, Art Institute, MBC...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katt_goddess Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Part of me is curious. But the practical side of me says I don't have the time to spend on taking a train somewhere. It costs the same to take the Amtrak from here to Atlanta as it does to fly out. The difference is it takes over 50 fricking hours to get to Atlanta from here by train whereas I can be there by plane in a few hours including layover. And in the all important pooping front, I won't poop on a plane either. I don't want the DNA from a Death-by-Frozen-Poopsicle case leading back to my inability to plan ahead and go before I go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimModSponges Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Wouldn't it be nice if America had a modern train system like literally every other developed nation? That was actually something I was looking into for a honeymoon- take a 2 day train tour out to oregon then a 2 day stay at a hobbit-themed B&B thing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamped Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 1 hour ago, tsar4 said: Which museum? MSI, Field, Art Institute, MBC...? The Field Museum. I wanna take the miniature to see Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Vamped said: The Field Museum. I wanna take the miniature to see Sue. Sue's been moved to a balcony overlooking where it was - I'm not sure if they've completed the move. They've got a Patagonian Mayorum named Maximo that they're putting in place of where Sue was. It's supposed to be the largest dinosaur ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamped Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, tsar4 said: Sue's been moved to a balcony overlooking where it was - I'm not sure if they've completed the move. They've got a Patagonian Mayorum named Maximo that they're putting in place of where Sue was. It's supposed to be the largest dinosaur ever. Well fuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Vamped said: Well fuck https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/museums/ct-ent-maximo-dinosaur-field-opening-0524-story.html Apparently, both are done. Edited December 27, 2019 by tsar4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackymckrackin Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 4 hours ago, molarbear said: This may sound weird but, I've always wanted to ride on a train There's no hidden meaning to that, the only ones around here are cargo trains and I always thought it be cool to take a train somewhere You want to know what hell is, take an Amtrak train from Arizona to Arkansas, sit in coach, 48 hour trip. You shave 4 hours off that and you have a very close approximation of the lowest circle of hell. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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molarbear Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 hours ago, crackymckrackin said: You want to know what hell is, take an Amtrak train from Arizona to Arkansas, sit in coach, 48 hour trip. You shave 4 hours off that and you have a very close approximation of the lowest circle of hell. Where did they go through when you got to my neck of the woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackNoir Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Eh, I wouldn't call it underrarted...It's pretty much rated right where it should be....A pretty niche thing that might save you a buck or 2 if your willing to tolerate the longer path anf some cramped quarters.....But that's the up side....It has quarters. I would love to have a little room on a plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackymckrackin Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, molarbear said: Where did they go through when you got to my neck of the woods? That line goes south through Texas to San Antonio then back up to Chicago. Amtrak probably has routes south of you. They list them on their website. I just looked. Your closest hop on point is Oklahoma city. From there it heads to Fort Worth. Fort Worth is a pretty huge hub so you can ride just about any where you want from there. Edited December 27, 2019 by crackymckrackin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamped Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 12 hours ago, tsar4 said: https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/museums/ct-ent-maximo-dinosaur-field-opening-0524-story.html Apparently, both are done. >.> I'd still probably drive though. The weather was perfect when we went in October but I don't know if I want to wait that long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_bebop Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I’ve ridden them before. They are nice and quaint, but they take too damn long. All this modern technology, and we can’t get a magnetic/bullet trains or this bitch? Nah. Fuck that. Also, tickets may be cheap, depending on where you’re going, but it’s not worth it, in my opinion. I’d rather ride the bus, because I can usually get there faster. Or, simply drive/fly it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molarbear Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 9 hours ago, crackymckrackin said: That line goes south through Texas to San Antonio then back up to Chicago. Amtrak probably has routes south of you. They list them on their website. I just looked. Your closest hop on point is Oklahoma city. From there it heads to Fort Worth. Fort Worth is a pretty huge hub so you can ride just about any where you want from there. ....... >.> Fuck Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamped Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 9 hours ago, lupin_bebop said: I’ve ridden them before. They are nice and quaint, but they take too damn long. All this modern technology, and we can’t get a magnetic/bullet trains or this bitch? Nah. Fuck that. Also, tickets may be cheap, depending on where you’re going, but it’s not worth it, in my opinion. I’d rather ride the bus, because I can usually get there faster. Or, simply drive/fly it. Ive seen people at the Grey Hound station. >.> Some of them look like they would slit your throat for a stick of sugar free gum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyaos Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) I took a train from Charleston (WV) to Columbus, Ohio when I was a kid for a school field trip. I remember the ride being a drag. I looked it up, and by Amtrack, it takes 4 and a half hours. The trip would have been much faster by car or bus. That's an important thing to note. A lot of trains go at slower speeds and through routes that make the trip to the destination much longer than they need to be. This is why train travel is underrated. Edited December 28, 2019 by Gyaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 48 minutes ago, Vamped said: Ive seen people at the Grey Hound station. >.> Some of them look like they would slit your throat for a stick of sugar free gum Ridin' the dog. Did it once - roughly the earthbound equivalent of Southwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_bebop Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Vamped said: Ive seen people at the Grey Hound station. >.> Some of them look like they would slit your throat for a stick of sugar free gum ........You sure about that? Are you sure it's not....your imagination? Nah....there is some sketch going on. Most of the time, I've had no issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 7 hours ago, molarbear said: ....... >.> Fuck Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_bebop Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 16 hours ago, tsar4 said: Ridin' the dog. Did it once - roughly the earthbound equivalent of Southwest. .................You're not wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, lupin_bebop said: .................You're not wrong. First time all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_bebop Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 23 hours ago, molarbear said: ....... >.> Fuck Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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