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All about locomotive rebuilders, small locomotive works, and experimental works

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 #1292247  by frequentflyer
 
This is looking to be a reality than vaporware. Interesting they chose the same locomotives the Midwest states and California are getting but went with a different pax car, a single level car not seen before made by Siemens.

http://www.allaboardflorida.com/recent- ... lects.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://inr.synapticdigital.com/siemens/AAF/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 #1292714  by chrsjrcj
 
SouthernRailway wrote:Also interesting that the article states that the purchase is "Buy America" compliant. "Buy America" generally refers to government-imposed legal requirements that the government prefer US suppliers for it. Unless AAF is seeking government subsidies, why would "Buy America" compliance matter?
They applied for a RRIF loan, and the NIMBYs down here are absolutely nitpicking everything AAF is doing...right down to the design of the stations.
 #1311775  by Champlain Division
 
Researching Siemens' website it seems rather likely that one of the two following will be the basis for the AAF cars:

http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobilit ... ebb-en.pdf

http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobilit ... sic-en.pdf
 #1353440  by jstolberg
 
Delivery of the next generation single-level intercity passenger rail cars is less than 12 months away.
All Aboard Florida trains with all-reserved seats in various sitting arrangements and sizes are to be delivered here in the third quarter of next year and be ready to start carrying passengers at the outset of 2017, President and Chief Development Officer Michael Reininger says.
http://www.miamitodaynews.com/2015/10/1 ... onths-off/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 #1356639  by DutchRailnut
 
All Aboard Florida no longer exist, it is now Brightline.
http://www.gobrightline.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

as for Siemens yes 79 chargers on order vs 10 EMD F125's
time to put Siemens in list.
 #1388503  by jstolberg
 
Siemens held a press event this week to showcase the progress of the new Brightline trains.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/de ... /85651126/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

While they were there, photographers snapped pictures of everything on the factory floor including Brightline Charger locomotives, the new Illinois-California-Michigan-Missouri-Washington Charger locomotives, single-level intercity passenger cars and even light rail vehicles.