[GeoStL] Train ride to Jeff City on Feb.21st
- From: "GC-RGS" <gc-rgs@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "gc-freelist" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:58:23 -0600
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This has really turned in to a scheduling nightmare!
So, unless someone wants to step up to the plate (seems to be the current
topic now), I'm going to back out or organization this. We are still going
up on the train and returning Sat evening at 7PM. I know cds231, Didg guy,
and L frank and Denmother are riding the train too. There seems to be
volunteers in Jeff that will pick anyone up from the station and take them
back that evening.
As far as getting around town for those that want to cache or participate in
the event, you'll need to make your own arrangements and maybe "car pool" to
share the expenses.
I hate to back out on this but on paper it sounded like a good idea. I still
think it's a good idea, but hard to manage with so many saying they would
ride the train, but no real commitment. If you plan to ride the train and
get a car, I'd suggest you do that as soon as possible. The weekend trains
between St. Louis and KC were always crowded and I don't know how the rental
car inventory is in Jeff.
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "GC-RGS" <gc-rgs@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "gc-freelist" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 7:51 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] Train ride to Jeff City on Feb.21st
> -
> We're just putting out feelers here to see if anyone is interested in
> riding the train from the Kirkwood Station to Jefferson City for the
> Paparazzi & Pasta Palooza!
> http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gc1jrz7
> The train leaves Kirkwood Sat. AM at 8:59 and arrives in Jeff City at
> 10:51 AM. The return train leaves at 7:03 PM and arrives in Kirkwood at
> 8:58PM. There is also a train leaving Jeff at 10:33 AM and arriving in
> Kirkwood at 10:51 AM if anyone wants to stay over night. Sunday also has
> the 7:03 train too. They have a snack counter on all the trains with,
> sandwiches, soda, coffee, etc.
>
> Remember, these times may change due to a derailment, flood, cows on the
> tracks, and freight trains (freight trains have the right of way).
>
> Round trip fares are $34; $30.60 for AAA members, and $28.90 for Seniors
> (62 and over). I'm not sure if this includes tax. Everyone would be
> responsible for their own tickets which can be purchased thru Amtrak at
> http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak
>
> How we get from the train station to the event (3 miles) is still in
> discussion. 1 option is to rent a car(s) or a 15 passenger van. This way
> we can cache until the event starts at 5PM. Or we can keep the car/van for
> those that want to stay overnight and can on Sunday until the morning or
> evening train back to Kirkwood. Problem is just an Enterprise and Avis are
> near the train station and Enterprise is closed on Sundays so we pay until
> Monday AM. Avis closes at noon on Sunday so that may be a problem too.
>
> We could make the trainride an event if there's enough interest.
>
> Let me know if there's any interest in this.
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