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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

Vogon_Glory

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3. The old Santa Fe RR's passenger train "The Tulsan" could and did

Reply to msongs (Reply #2)

Mon May 31, 2021, 05:36 PM

May 2021

Run over track that was posted as high as 79 mph. However, part of the line has been torn up and 21st century red state-legislatures are as formidable obstacles to building infrastructure as the western mountains and great deserts were to 19th century railroad-builders.

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I can think of restoring a KCMO/Tulsa passenger train Vogon_Glory May 2021 #1

chump change until amtrak has dedicated lines for its high speed routes. ever watch those msongs May 2021 #2

The old Santa Fe RR's passenger train "The Tulsan" could and did Vogon_Glory May 2021 #3