If I remember right when The railroads conned the goverment to take over the passenger service with the formation of Amtrak,I thought that amtrak was supposed to have the right of way.As far I am concerned Union Pacific is one of the worst offenders.When Southern Pacific ran the lines on the west coast, The Coast Starlight you could set your watch by them,Now since UP took over it runs any where from 3 to 8 or 9 hours late.UP is getting to big for thier britches,They are now charging the Model Train Makers a Royalty to use any of the Road Names that they have taken over.It is now csting at least $10.00 more to buy a Model Train Engine with any of the road Names that UP brought up
If I remember right when The railroads conned the goverment to take over the passenger service with the formation of Amtrak,I thought that amtrak was supposed to have the right of way.As far I am concerned Union Pacific is one of the worst offenders.When Southern Pacific ran the lines on the west coast, The Coast Starlight you could set your watch by them,Now since UP took over it runs any where from 3 to 8 or 9 hours late.UP is getting to big for thier britches,They are now charging the Model Train Makers a Royalty to use any of the Road Names that they have taken over.It is now csting at least $10.00 more to buy a Model Train Engine with any of the road Names that UP brought up