by SouthernRailway
Certainly, might be. The car I saw had very visible PC logos, even in the dark of NY Penn.
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SouthernRailway wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:07 pm Certainly, might be. The car I saw had very visible PC logos, even in the dark of NY Penn.Have that good camera ready to go next time!!
For people of a certain age, it might be hard to believe that Amtrak’s tubular “Amfleet” cars are now almost 50 years old. Realizing the cars’ historical significance, Rail Excursion Management Co. — the same group that revived the beloved New River Train in 2019 — announced this week that it had purchased three Amfleet cars for use in excursion service. Railexco is the first private owner of any Amfleet cars.
Budd built the cars between 1974 and 1977 as the first new passenger equipment purchased by Amtrak following its inception in 1971. Many of the all-stainless steel cars are still in use today. Railexco purchased two coaches and a cafe car.
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Jeff Smith wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 3:08 pm Wow: Railfan.comThanks for sharing. I'll make a quick note NOT to take any Rail Excursion Management Co. trips.
For people of a certain age, it might be hard to believe that Amtrak’s tubular “Amfleet” cars are now almost 50 years old. Realizing the cars’ historical significance, Rail Excursion Management Co. — the same group that revived the beloved New River Train in 2019 — announced this week that it had purchased three Amfleet cars for use in excursion service. Railexco is the first private owner of any Amfleet cars.
Budd built the cars between 1974 and 1977 as the first new passenger equipment purchased by Amtrak following its inception in 1971. Many of the all-stainless steel cars are still in use today. Railexco purchased two coaches and a cafe car.
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Greg Moore wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 8:00 pm What I can't understand is... where exactly did these 3 Amfleets come from? If they're good enough to be run a PV, why isn't Amtrak keeping them in revenue service? It's not like they're overflowing with equipment.Yes they are needed now on the New Haven Springfield trains !
I get them selling their older cars, but not these.