Anonymous asked:
are u gonna go to dashcon 2 ? would love a train themed panel
amtrak-official answered:
I am considering it, the issue is I live pretty far from Toronto
If I am unable to go, I will host a virtual train panel over tumblr
if I am able to go to Dashcon 2 and host a panel, what should the topic be
trolleys and their various forms within American Cities (Philly, Toronto,Boston)
transit infrastructure and why it’s needed
a brief summary of American Rail Infrastructure history and why it matters today
the new potential for the north American Rail network and where it lacks
Local Advocacy and how to get involved
the history of the subway system
what makes a city livable, an open discussion
See ResultsAnonymous asked:
if i were to hypothetically go to dachcon 2, i would of course take the amtrak there. could you suggest an optimal route from richmond, virginia to toronto? bonus points if buffalo is along the route so i can go to the fossil dig on my way
Via Buffalo New York is the literal only way, but Northeast Regional to New York then Maple Leaf to Toronto.
Anonymous asked:
what do you think is a reasonable fuel for fantasy trains?
Wood/Coal for steam are realistic but Wizard Corpses is a funny answer
Anonymous asked:
If you host a panel at dashcon 2 you MUST make it an open discussion, and I will tell you why. So sometimes online it’s like
You: train good. Put more train.
Random person: wow. Way to just fucking hate my grandma that lives in the rural woods, who lost both her legs to a rogue badger attack in 1965, who runs a gas station. Not to mention her parents were murdered by a train. How dare you say you wish she was dead
Now imagine that IN PERSON. It would be magnificent
I would hope the people of Toronto would be more reasonable than the tumblrinas, but I am not sure
They call New York the city that never sleeps because I stole all the music boxes and now nobody there can get sleepy
Person online: you can’t say [insert thing], if you think it’s okay to say [insert thing] you need to learn your queer history
Queer People Historically: said [insert thing] frequently
Alert: Roaming gangs of Homosexuals Seen within the Vicinity of the local intercity rail station
Anonymous asked:
Hey, what's your name
I can’t say that online, that’s dangerous
Would this:
“Hi, I’m [Redacted] and I am here to talk about trains and urban design, as you can possibly tell I’m autistic as sin”
be a good introduction?
I made a thing
