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Re: Finally, Slow Speed Rail Service to Las Vegas!

Author: Mistertower

Date: 11-23-2012 - 16:40

David Smith Wrote:
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> I am all for this as long as it doesn't take
> federal tax dollars.
Answer=This not funded with federal dollars that I am aware of. It is funded by investors.

But these guys better have a
> solid business plan. Will there be gambling
> allowed on the train?
Answer=NO!
Will the amenities be
> comfortable?
Answer=With these cars being gutted out, and rebuilt on the inside with everything being all new, if they are anything like the artist's drawings, yes.

Will the food service be "rail"
> worthy?
Answer=They CLAIM the food will be high quality. Other than that I don't know.

Will this be a daylight ride or will it
> be overnight?
Answer=Yes, in both directions.

>
> I'm guessing UP doesn't have capacity issues on
> this line.
Answer=Not really. Seems like it is medium to low capacity right now. I know UP wouldn't mind this partnership, because they will get some extra revenue from it.

>
> If this endeavor is successful, maybe MRL will
> bring back it's vacation train.
No Answer=I don't know about that one. But if this thing is successful, it may open up a can of other things to come!
Thanks for listening!

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Re: Finally, Slow Speed Rail Service to Las Vegas!	Pdxrailtransit	11-20-2012 - 11:31
Re: Finally, Slow Speed Rail Service to Las Vegas!	Mistertower	11-20-2012 - 12:11
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Re: Finally, Slow Speed Rail Service to Las Vegas!	Observer	11-20-2012 - 14:25
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Re: Finally, Slow Speed Rail Service to Las Vegas!-FAREs	mook	11-21-2012 - 07:23
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Re: Finally, Slow Speed Rail Service to Las Vegas!	mook	11-21-2012 - 17:53
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Mistertower Wrote:
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> David Smith Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I am all for this as long as it doesn't take
> > federal tax dollars.
> Answer=This not funded with federal dollars that I
> am aware of.  It is funded by investors.
> 
>   But these guys better have a
> > solid business plan.  Will there be gambling
> > allowed on the train? 
> Answer=NO!
>  Will the amenities be
> > comfortable? 
> Answer=With these cars being gutted out, and
> rebuilt on the inside with everything being all
> new, if they are anything like the artist's
> drawings, yes.
> 
>  Will the food service be "rail"
> > worthy? 
> Answer=They CLAIM the food will be high quality. 
> Other than that I don't know.
> 
>  Will this be a daylight ride or will it
> > be overnight?
> Answer=Yes, in both directions.
> 
> > 
> > I'm guessing UP doesn't have capacity issues on
> > this line.
> Answer=Not really.  Seems like it is medium to low
> capacity right now.  I know UP wouldn't mind this
> partnership, because they will get some extra
> revenue from it.
> 
> 
> > 
> > If this endeavor is successful, maybe MRL will
> > bring back it's vacation train.
> No Answer=I don't know about that one.  But if
> this thing is successful, it may open up a can of
> other things to come!
> Thanks for listening!

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