Riding the JR–Tobu Connecting Line at Kurihashi ― Spacia Nikko 1
A record of riding the JR Tohoku Main Line–Tobu Nikko Line connecting track at Kurihashi Station on the limited express Spacia Nikko 1. Transferred to Spacia X 2 at Tochigi and...
Railway
21 articles
Apr
26
2026
Dec
07
2025
Visiting the ABC Islands in One Night ― Three Countries, One Failed Tram Attempt
A record of visiting the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) in one overnight trip, adding three countries to the count. The Oranjestad streetcar didn't run due to a modified...
Nov
02
2025
Riding the Akita Port Line Before It Closes ― The Last Cruise Train Experience
A record of riding the Akita Port Line (Ou Main Line freight branch), scheduled for abolition in July 2026, on the "Akita Port Cruise Train" experience event. The cruise ship was...
Jun
08
2025
Riding the Chicago O'Hare People Mover ― Airport Rail Counts Too
Completing every station on O'Hare's ATS (Airport Transit System). Route data, riding record, and what you see from the windows.
Jun
01
2025
Amtrak City of New Orleans ― 22 Hours and 1,500 km from New Orleans to Chicago
Riding the Amtrak City of New Orleans from New Orleans to Chicago: 22 hours in a Roomette. Differences from the Empire Builder, dining car, and scenery.
May
25
2025
New Orleans Streetcars ― Choosing Which Lines to Ride in 3 Hours
New Orleans has 5 streetcar lines. With only 3 hours, I strategically chose which to ride now and which to save for next time. Routes, times, and fare info.
Jul
28
2024
Amtrak Empire Builder ― 45 Hours and 3,550 km from Seattle to Chicago
Riding the Amtrak Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago: 45 hours in a Roomette. Booking, dining car, shower, and practical tips.
Apr
14
2024
Riding Every Musashino Line Branch ― 9 Lines Ranked by Difficulty
Completing the Musashino Line main line and 8 branch lines. Using scheduled trains, special limited expresses, and charter trains.
Mar
31
2024
Riding the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Extension ― Minoh-Kayano to Minoh by Hankyu Bus
Riding the Kita-Osaka Kyuko extension (Senri-Chuo to Minoh-Kayano) opened in March 2024. Then by Hankyu Bus to Minoh and on to Osaka Airport.
Mar
24
2024
Riding the Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension and Two New Third-Sector Railways in a Day
Completing the Kanazawa–Tsuruga Shinkansen extension and the full lines of Hapi-line Fukui and IR Ishikawa Railway in a single day.