AF Get-Togethers

[Thumpalumpacus]

Not like Europe/Asia. That infrastructure would do wonders to carbon emissions and travel costs.

This is what I meant. If I wanted to go anywhere 5 hours or more away, it's driving or flying.

The only trains I see around here are cargo.

I've taken the train across the country several times over the years. My biggest gripe is that it's slow, slower than automobile over long distances (three days from Memphis to Los Angeles, for instance). But if you have the time, it's an interesting and at times beautiful way to see the country.

I don't think Americans today would support the sort of rail systems seen in Europe or Japan. Everyone seems to need their own car so they can go where they wish as they wish. Maybe in the future, but the will is not there right now.