allen
Hello, my name’s Allen. I’m here to share my various train photos, news, and advocacy.
Focused mainly on British Columbia and Ontario, Washington and Oregon states but sometimes I will post a couple other adventures from where I’ve gone!
My original photos may be used under the terms of the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. Feel free to send a message for other uses or any questions.
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allen@rail.chatOPto politics @lemmy.world•Trump administration terminates approval of New York's congestion pricing program171·2 months agoSorry in advance folks, I couldn’t figure out how to make a Link Post from Mastodon.
Also frightening is Trump’s reaction to this on Truth Social, casually referring to himself as king:
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!”
allen@rail.chatOPto Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone•Seattle Westlake Showdown2·10 months agoOur third participant and final challenger: in the southwest corner is the Seattle Monorail. Even if it is the shortest, oldest, most expensive to ride, and has the fewest stops of the three, it will not be outdone as it soars above the city at a higher speed to Seattle Center.
#Seattle #trains #transit #monorail @trams_trolleys_streetcars
allen@rail.chatOPto Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone•Seattle Westlake Showdown2·10 months agoIn the northwest corner, we have a challenger, the Seattle Streetcar South Lake Union Line (known informally as the South Lake Union Trolley). Traveling to Lake Union, this train is sponsored at nearly every stop and is wrapped from head to toe. Will the funny abbreviated nickname be enough to take on its competition?
allen@rail.chatOPto Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone•Seattle Westlake Showdown2·10 months agoIn the southeast corner, we have the match favorite, the Link Light 1 Line!
Traveling underground through the Westlake area, the link light is sure to take you the farthest, from Northgate to all the way past the airport.
allen@rail.chatOPto Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone•Seattle Westlake Showdown1·10 months agodeleted by creator
allen@rail.chatOPto Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone•Rode the newly opened Seattle's LINK LRT Line 2 last month.1·11 months ago
This one is interesting. The Abt system is only between two stations on a steep grade and a separate locomotive shunts with the train, not shown here.
The picture is of the beautiful and unique station that is located on top of the bridge.
I’ve ridden this one, and I would recommend earplugs if you have sensitive ears.
allen@rail.chatto Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars@lemmy.blahaj.zone•TTC Tram on King Street, Toronto, Ontario1·11 months agoOne of the better functioning streetcar routes in Toronto. The most iconic spot for the 501 King streetcar is under the Atlantic Ave. Rail bridge.
allen@rail.chatOPtoUnited States | News & Politics@midwest.social•New Amtrak Borealis train begins service tomorrow, May 21st, 20242·11 months ago@edgemaster72
Yes! May you see it? No (come back tomorrow).
allen@rail.chatOPtoUnited States | News & Politics@midwest.social•New Amtrak Borealis train begins service tomorrow, May 21st, 20241·11 months agoP.S.: If anyone has any tips to get Lemmy link posts to work from Mastodon, please enlighten me. Thanks.
@sbv
As a young person under 35, 3 word slogans from the Conservatives were never going to help me.
I do feel hope for Canada through Mark Carney, because he strikes me as someone who does stuff, rather than just says stuff. Words I like to hear alone won’t fix my future. #cdnpoli #carney #elxn45