by MACTRAXX
Tadman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:25 pmTD - I want to mention that the early 2000s "Lava Lamp Amfleets" as you describe them was theGilbert B Norman wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:55 am From Hilton Suites Boca Raton--By my count we had Phase V (blue pinstripes) when the SL2's showed up around 1993, Phase VI when the Acelas showed up around 2000, the coaches reverted back to Phase V because someone didn't like the Lava Lamp amfleets. Then on top of having active Phase V and VI fleets, Boardman brought Phase III back to the new Viewliners. Then NYS did the same thing for the 700's. You also have subfleets for Norcal California, Socal California, and Cascades. Now we have a subfleet for Amtrak midwest. Plus the Phase VIIa and VIIb in 2016 and 2022 when the Siemens engines start showing up.
Let's see, how long do airlines go between "re-imagings"?
But it seems like about once every fifteen years for airlines. Amtrak started with Phase V during '96 with delivery of the P'42's; so using the major airlines as a "measuring stick", "they're due".
And somehow we can't seem to figure out how to board the passengers in a normal and uniform method still. The trains are purty but screw the passengers, just bark orders and threats and make them march around like kindergartners.
"Acela Everything" color scheme that was ordered done away with by then-Amtrak President David Gunn.
The Amfleet cars (as example) color scheme(s) consists of graphic sheeting...The Phase Three Viewliner
and equal part striping on the 700 series units is reflectorized Avery or Scotchlite graphics...Interesting
variety of color schemes and stripe types used on Amtrak equipment that only train buffs bicker about...
Precedures such as station boarding and the quality of train services are what Amtrak passengers are really
concerned about - not trivial matters such as color schemes or livery on the equipment - Agreed...MACTRAXX
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