Posted on 10/26/2022 9:47:22 AM PDT by hardspunned
If you’re a railroad historian, you’re doubtless aware of some of the passenger trains of bygone days named for famous people, like the Ethan Allen Express, Abraham Lincoln, Commodore Vanderbilt, William Penn, Will Rogers, Nancy Hanks, Nathan Hale, Paul Revere, etc. If a recent report in the Buffalo Chronicle is to be taken seriously, you’ll be able to ride a new (or renamed) Amtrak long-distance train, the Mary Jane Limited.
Think I’m kidding? Blowing smoke at you? Puffing on funny cigarettes?
A recent Buffalo Chronicle articled titled “At Schumer’s urging, Amtrak will accommodate cannabis users on slow-moving routes” claims that ”Amtrak is planning to accommodate cannabis users on its traditional regular-speed routes across the country, including on trains that run between Buffalo and New York City. The move is at the urging of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who believes that allowing adults to smoke cannabis on trains will improve the passenger experience and increase ticket sales for passengers that are willing to travel at a more leisurely pace.”
(Excerpt) Read more at railwayage.com ...
“Mary Jane Limited”
Dude!!
That was my Brand back in the day.
Got the nickle manila envelope.
It was that or the FineChibe “Lips & Stars”, with the rubber stamps of blue ink.
whoa . . .
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