Posted February 8, 200916 yr The latest update at www.queencitydisco.com features a photographic look at Cincinnati's railroad past and parts of it that are abandoned today: -This abandoned Amtrak station beneath the sixth st. Viaduct used to be home to Amtrak's luxurious (sarcasm) Cardinal line for nearly 15 years. While Union Terminal may no longer be a major rail hub, but a museum center, it's 1930's Art Deco style has not disappeared: -Hidden phone booth. These piers once carried a viaduct of rail lines straight to union terminal: The Purple People Bridge was once strictly a rail bridge for freight lines, over time it was adapted for use with automobiles and street cars before being renovated and painted purple, making it the Purple People Bridge we know today. -This pedestrian path was once a streetcar line. Where the rail line used to run on the bridge: That's just a quick overview of the latest update, for more photographs and to read the full article check out the latest update at www.queencitydisco.com !!!
February 8, 200916 yr Excellent photos, sad situation. At least the beautiful Union Station didn't suffer the same ignominious fate that has befallen Detroit's Michigan Central Station. May I respectfully submit for your viewing pleasure some photos from a trip on the eastbound Cardinal on July 11, 1979? Included are a timetable, my ticket stub for a roomette, and two photos of Amtrak Train 50, the Cardinal, at Cincinnati's River Road Station:
February 8, 200916 yr Thankfully, Cincinnati's Union station did not go by the way of the old station in Detroit.
February 8, 200916 yr thats a beautiful station. nice pics. One of the most beautiful in the nation ... hands down.
February 9, 200916 yr Impressive! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 9, 200916 yr I hope so. I was looking into taking the Amtrak to Cleveland or Detroit for an exploring trip this spring...figured it may be a little longer than by car but it could be fun. However, you have to take the Cardinal 10 hours to Chicago, then the Wolverine 5 hours to Detroit or another train 4.5 hours to Cleveland. I've always wanted to take Amtrak out of Union Terminal, but even to Chicago or New York it's just way easier to drive.
February 9, 200916 yr I've always wanted to take Amtrak out of Union Terminal, but even to Chicago or New York it's just way easier to drive. I've taken it from Cincy to NYC, and it wasn't that bad. It was certainly longer than driving, but beat the hell out of paying to park and trying to get around by car in Manhattan.
February 9, 200916 yr I hope so. I was looking into taking the Amtrak to Cleveland or Detroit for an exploring trip this spring...figured it may be a little longer than by car but it could be fun. However, you have to take the Cardinal 10 hours to Chicago, then the Wolverine 5 hours to Detroit or another train 4.5 hours to Cleveland. I've always wanted to take Amtrak out of Union Terminal, but even to Chicago or New York it's just way easier to drive. It is. I wanted to go to my parents via the Cardinal, but its a 3 hour trip (2.5 to drive), but the departure and arrival times are in the middle of the night.
February 9, 200916 yr I hope so. I was looking into taking the Amtrak to Cleveland or Detroit for an exploring trip this spring...figured it may be a little longer than by car but it could be fun. However, you have to take the Cardinal 10 hours to Chicago, then the Wolverine 5 hours to Detroit or another train 4.5 hours to Cleveland. I've always wanted to take Amtrak out of Union Terminal, but even to Chicago or New York it's just way easier to drive. It is. I wanted to go to my parents via the Cardinal, but its a 3 hour trip (2.5 to drive), but the departure and arrival times are in the middle of the night. Yeah I had a few friends take it out to see me in NYC over the summer. 20 or so hours, they left at 3:00 am from Union Terminal, got into Penn Station at around 11:00 PM. I think the 3:00 am is the arrival time always, two days a week to Chicago, and two days a week it's to New York, if I'm not mistaken. Anyways, these are some great photos man.
February 9, 200916 yr I've always wanted to take Amtrak out of Union Terminal, but even to Chicago or New York it's just way easier to drive. I've taken it from Cincy to NYC, and it wasn't that bad. It was certainly longer than driving, but beat the hell out of paying to park and trying to get around by car in Manhattan. Just out of curiosity, is internet available on the train? 20 hours seems like too long of a trip (I could fly to Australia in that amount of time). But if I could have my laptop available, it would certainly be preferable to driving that distance. Similarly, as much as I hate driving, I'd never take a 10 hour train to Chicago. 7 would be fine, but 10 is ridiculous.
February 10, 200916 yr Not internet - though if you have a wireless internet provider it would work. There are plugs on the train - lots of movies.
February 11, 200916 yr Not internet - though if you have a wireless internet provider it would work. There are plugs on the train - lots of movies. Actually, I do have a wireless provider, so that's good to know. But it would be nice to have wifi on board, for those who don't.
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