Sounds like airline service of recent, with luggage limitations that seems to frequently get lost! I remember when one dressed up to get on an airliner; I guess airliner should be demoted to airplane. Regards Esat Atikkan E. Esat Atikkan, Ph.D. Adj. Prof., Biol., Montgomery College, Rockville Adj. Prof., PE, Montgomery College, Germantown 51 Manakee St, Rockville, MD 20848, USA 301 233 3932
Malcolm McCallum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Riding the train is a great experience, unfortunately, Amtrack is so mismanaged that it detracts from the experience. I hope some brilliant millionaire sees the opportunity that Amtrack is throwing down the toilet and puts together a cross-country train that actually works. I love the train, but I hate what it has become. My Great Great Grandfather was Daniel McCallum (former leader of the erie railroad and head of the railroad during the civil war) and I can guarantee you he would roll over in his grave at the condition of the rail cars, the pathetic timeliness, and frankly the attrocious service I, and more recently my parents, have received within the last five years during rail trips. It is very sad. On Mon, August 6, 2007 10:51 am, Timothy Meehan wrote: > Perhaps the key word in the Wilson quote was "jetting". The footprint > of ecological meetings would be considerably smaller if, when available, > folks traveled by train (Amtrak gets 800 mpg per passenger when full) > instead of plane (around 80 mpg per passenger when full).(see > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_efficiency_in_transportation). > Granted, you need an extra day for travel, but the journey is generally > more pleasant. > > Tim Meehan. > > --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
