Friday, June 21, 2013

the Coaster: San Diego - Oceanside, California



This double-deck diesel-powered (push-pull) train operated by the North County Transit District makes the run from Oceanside to San Diego 11 times a day on weekdays (13 on Fridays) in each direction, with fewer trains on weekends.  It provides a cheaper alternative to Amtrak's Surfliner over this route, albeit with more stops.

The top photo shows a Coaster crossing a Surfliner on the left at Solana Beach and the second shows it about 1 mile south of the station. (Geoff Churchman photos)

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