Re: Remember "Bit-Slice" Chips ?

On Thu, 19 Dec 2024, Rich wrote:

D <nospam@example.net> wrote:

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On Thu, 19 Dec 2024, Rich wrote:
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D <nospam@example.net> wrote:

I have contemplated ditching planes for trains, but I don't think the
result would be much better.  Perhaps less security theater?

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Here in the US, what little "train service" we have has zero security
theater.  You arrive, walk in with your luggage rolling behind you, and
no one checks you over, pats you down, feels you up, or otherwise does
anything "security check" wise.  You show your ticket at the counter
(to prove you purchased a ticket), go sit and wait, walk out to the
train with your luggage when it is time, and climb aboard.

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This is very promising! I imagine they have a very beautiful restaurant
where you can enjoy a glass of champagne, and perhaps a delicious 3 course
meal as well? =D
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Or maybe it is the swedish version, where you get to enjoy an old, plastic
wrapped sandwich? ;)

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That largely depends on the 'ticket class' one purchases and/or the
actual route one takes.  For the "auto-train" between Orlando Fla.  and
DC the coach seats have access to the "swedish version" and/or whatever
one wishes to carry on-board.
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For the "sleeper cabin" tickets on the same train (of which there's
only about 20 or so available per train) those come with dinners in the
'dining car' where one can sit at a table (more similar to a "diner
table" than a 5-star table) and get, technically, a three course meal.
Overall reasonable food, although limited selection (due to being "on a
train...").
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For the "tourist train" across the great plains and up into the Rockies
(who's main purpose seems to be many days of very senic views from the
train windows) I think the "sales material" shows dining car fare for
most passengers.  Never having ridden it I can't say for sure.
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For the 'commuting trains' that run up and down the northeast corridor
(DC/Philly/NY/etc.) there's only the basic "old plastic wrapped
sandwich" option, but as one's only on those for a few hours at most
that's no big deal (better fare is available at the destination from
many local restaurants).
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Interesting! There might be a train ride on my next trip to the US. The wife seems to be more and more interested in it, since neither of us enjoys driving. Let's see what we decide upon. I suspect we might actually go in late 2025.