John's Alaska Railroad Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Chris McDevitt
From: Fairbanks
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Comments:
Hey John-

I just wanted to let you know that I've gotten more info off of your site then through the AK state archives and the AK railroad itself. I'm doing some research for work, and your site has been invaluable.

Thanks,
Chris

Added: October 13, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Dave Mac
From: England
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Comments:
Great Site Dude. I use it for a reference on Railworks Reskins.

Many Thanks for your help and time. Keep up the great work

Added: June 25, 2016

Submitted by
Name: CDR Daniel A. Napoliello
From: Peoria, AZ
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Comments:
John, It has been a while and I see a great deal of progress and useful information. I have some information about the ARR "Clinic Car" including a B&W of one of 3 in AuRoRa colors.(1947-1953). Not in the Prince 2 Vol work. Only reference I found was in an Alaska Nurses Assn 1967 pamphlet.
The 2 FP-7's on Verde Canyon RR have replacement nose doors with 2nd headlight. Winterization hatches had to be removed at Skull Valley, as they would have been ripped off. The 2 Verde Canyon troop kitchen were BN/CB&Q. The UP 4800 diner at the AZRR Museum in Chandler, arrived in full ARR colors with simple strikeout and former owner reporting marks. ARR 87-88-89 retained the litter loading doors unlike the other conversions.
Retired from the Corps in 1994, and as a Senior Healthcare Internal Auditor 3 years ago. Have 2 grandchildren in Akron. Dan

Added: April 16, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Ben
From: North Carolina
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Comments:
Great site! I love the extensive historical coverage and the interviews and stories from retired railroaders.

Added: February 19, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Cynthia Phelps
From: Anchorage, Alaska
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Comments:
Just wanted to let you know, Mr. Combs, "Weaver E." Franklin who was the last living engineer of AKRR No.557 lost his life on Thurday. I know you have his contributions on here and not sure if you had the pleasure of meeting him. If you, or anyone else has pictures or stories to share, he work with the AKRR for over four decades.

Added: January 17, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Keith Cyril Goodall
From: England
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Comments:
Love watching programmes on Alaska Railroad on discovery channel. Best wishes Keith Goodall.

Added: October 11, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Lindsay Collins
From: Seattle Washington
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Comments:
hi there all of my internet friends! :!cool:

Added: July 20, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Chris Green
From: Jacksonville, FL
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Comments:
Hi John, just got back from 10 days in Alaska. Rode the train from Anchorage to Seward and then all the way up to Fairbanks. Fantastic journey! Keep up the good work you do here. Thanks

Added: July 11, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Dave Arnold
From: Sitka, Alaska
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
On Monday, the 18th of May we boarded the Alaska Railroad for a trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage. The Gold Star was worth the added expense. Tuesday we again boarded the train for the trip to Seward and back. Wednesday we took the train back to Fairbanks. After staying at Chena Hot springs, we drove to Whitehorse, Yukon. Took the White Pass & Yukon but to Frazier where we boarded the train to Skagway. Bused back to Whitehorse and then drove to Skagway, played tourist and then the ferry back home to Sitka. Rode all the trains in Alaska and had a wonderful time

Dave Arnold

Added: June 2, 2015

Submitted by
Name: John 37
From: Bristol, In.
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Comments:
Was looking for some photo's of Alaska RR and come across your web site. Like it a lot. I was stationed in Ft. Wainwright (Fairbanks) for close to 3 yrs 1/67 - 9/69. Loved the state. Even got to be on the passenger. It just wasn't going anywhere. It was a place to stay when the Flash Flood hit Fairbanks and I couldn't get back to base. Anyway great web site and glad to see them restoring another great Steam Engine.

Added: April 9, 2015