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Round trip to within 6.7 miles of Crawford Texas $263 to $515

by Tim Castleman (aztc at timcastleman.com)
Step off the Amtrak train in McGregor Texas just 6.7 miles from the center of Crawford and get back on board the next day or any day following, subject to availability, call Amtrak to schedule your trip. Purchase the Explore America pass and enjoy 45 days riding the rails of America, often to the very spot you wanted to get to at one low flat rate price based on 4 regional zones.
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Travel Within Adults Children Seniors & Disabled
1 Region $309.00 $154.50 $262.65
2 Regions $412.00 $206.00 $350.20
3 or 4 Regions $515.00 $257.50 $437.75
Florida Region Only $134.00 $67.00 $113.90

Visit http://www.amtrak.com/ and navigate to Hot Deals > Rail Passes & Programs > Explore America Fares

Note: McGregor is NOT a baggage stop, plan to carry ALL luggage with you on
board. Luggage racks are ample but follow Amtrak regulations to avoid a
hassle.

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The MISSION of the PEACE TRAIN to DC is to deliver a message of PEACE
THROUGH CONSERVATION to the WORLD.
http://PeaceTraintoDC.com

The MISSION of the Drive 55 Conservation Project is to reduce petroleum
consumption by 20%-50%.
http://Drive55.org

Average BTU consumed Per Passenger mile by mode of travel:

SUV: 4,591
Air: 4,123
Bus: 3,729
Car: 3,672
Train: 2,138

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
http://199.79.179.77/publications/nts/index.html

According to a 2004 Transportation Research Board report, public
transportation:
* Reduces CO2 emissions by more than 7.4 million tons per year in the U.S.
* Produces 95% less CO, at least 92% fewer VOCs, and nearly half as much CO2
and NOx for every passenger mile traveled than private vehicles

Jet Fuel 3000+ ppm Sulfur
Off-road diesel 500+ ppm Sulfur
Regular on-road diesel 15-500 ppm Sulfur
Ultra Low Sulfur diesel less than 15 ppm Sulfur

Tim Castleman
PO Box 255465
Sacramento, CA 95865-5465
Tel: 916-489-8601
Cell: 916-225-5167
Fax: 208-979-9846
aztc [at] TimCastleman.com
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