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Discussion related to Amtrak also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corp.

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  by ApproachMedium
 
HokieNav wrote:Pictures on the FaceBooks.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/7860063780/?fref=nf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cant see the facebooks unless we are a member of the group, which I would rather not be a part of any facebook buff groups. I have enough drama in my facebook life. lol
  by gregorygrice
 
ApproachMedium wrote:
HokieNav wrote:Pictures on the FaceBooks.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/7860063780/?fref=nf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cant see the facebooks unless we are a member of the group, which I would rather not be a part of any facebook buff groups. I have enough drama in my facebook life. lol
  by gregorygrice
 
Everyone's wanted a top view of this car and I was finally able to get it with the 631 test. Wanted one of the new contraption on towards the end of the car but I hit the max buffer rate on the camera and couldn't get it on time. Happy with this shot though.

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  by Backshophoss
 
Great shot,were you at Oak Point when you got the shot?
  by gregorygrice
 
Backshophoss wrote:Great shot,were you at Oak Point when you got the shot?
Correct. You can zoom through one of the many holes in the fence.
  by ThirdRail7
 
The car is roaming the corridor. I had the opportunity to board this car and see it in action. Unfortunately, even though my host was gracious and knowledgeable, I didn't understand most of what he said. The bottom line is this car is high tech and measurements are down to the millimeter.

It was impressive.
  by gregorygrice
 
ThirdRail7 wrote:The car is roaming the corridor. I had the opportunity to board this car and see it in action. Unfortunately, even though my host was gracious and knowledgeable, I didn't understand most of what he said. The bottom line is this car is high tech and measurements are down to the millimeter.

It was impressive.
Just curious; because it doesn't utilize a pantograph for inspections, is it in theory "wireless" using the silver "box(es)" on the top? When it passed I recall seeing a bunch of yellow electrical caution stickers on the top.
  by DutchRailnut
 
it uses lasers for measuring location , height, and a few other things.
  by gregorygrice
 
DutchRailnut wrote:it uses lasers for measuring location , height, and a few other things.
That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming.
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