I don't know your location, mode of transportation or situation but all over America if you keep your eyes open, they are everywhere. Gosh, if only you had internet access you could use the superpowers of google search, google earth (free download) and find where train tracks are near you. Then, unass the chair, stand up on your two feet, throw some stuff in a bag and set foot to go investigate in person, having gathered information off the net.

There are lots of abandoned railroad rights of way. they go over culverts, under bridges/overpasses, through tunnels and they are all over America.

When you ask "sleep on" I assume you intended to say "sleep under" for weather protection. If you had a tarp and some cordage you wouldn't need that as you could make your own shelter.

I own this and it is wonderful

No trees? You have a hiking staff for a tent pole and can anchor the base to the ground so it could be set up in a desert. Very versatile and multi-functional. Tough as nails, you could use it like a bag for gathering firewood in to take back to camp.

It wasn't cheap but well worth it, to me.

Bottom line: If you want to get outdoors, you don't need infrastructure. Heck, an old shower curtain will keep the rain off you, you don't need a bridge.

Generally speaking, "Alpha Beta" is correct, but it would help if you told us the context in which the phrase is used. For example, for railway staff, the "home station" is the one that they are employed at.

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Retired UK Train Driver

How does the LIRR or other trains in general handle daylight savings time on their information boards?

I am interested in knowing how they display its departure times and how they deal with it. Would having the extra hour add alot of confusion?

They are mile markers. If you look beyond that 3/4 marker you'll see one that has a number on it such as 741. Then the next will be a 1/4 mile marker again. Most railroads number their miles relating to the mileage to the railroads headquarters. Here in Texas on the line I run on into New mexico the mile post number get smaller as you leave Tx heading into New Mexico because you're getting closer to Omaha,Ne.

Can you book train tickets in advance at the station in the UK?

I am looking to go to Manchester with some friends to see Hollywood Undead this December, but we can not book the train tickets online due to none of us having a credit/debit card. Can you go to the station and book the tickets in advance there, or can you only book online?