This weeks show will be an open forum. After our regional roundup, the Chat Room people, TrainFestival 2011 was talked about, AC Adam plays Z train similators, then the NRHS 2011 Tacoma Convention was talked about. Phoneix Gene called about Joe Boardman of Amtrak wanting to be on the show to talk about the 40th Anniversary Train. The Unofficial Hobo called in. Bob & Elizabeth called followed by Keith Schimdt the excellent videographer. Chris explains how he plans the trips he does for Silver Rails Railfan Event and onto Rock Island. We learned Elizabeth is not an early riser. Enjoy this excellent show.