by Anthony
A few of the Horizons should be reconfigured into LD service so they to be used on a third train set needed for a daily Cardinal. they would be combined with equipment from the Viewliner II order to make that train set.
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gokeefe wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:28 pm I'm guessing these cars are potential candidates for operation on short distance corridor routes in the South. Heartland Flyer, "Gulf Coaster" (or whatever it's named), and potentially any new service in Louisiana serving Baton Rouge.And the Downeaster, I hope.
mtuandrew wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:59 pmI don’t follow. Why would more Horizons cost TX and OK less than fewer Superliners?Depends on rates but Horizon cars might cost less for a variety of reasons. It's black box stuff ... I dont know the actual rates but I wouldn't be surprised at all if they were lower.
mtuandrew wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:59 pm I don’t follow. Why would more Horizons cost TX and OK less than fewer Superliners?Lower operating weight = less fuel burn = lower cost to the States.