Longest Amtrak Empire Builder

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Dec 8, 2021
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seattle
Caught this extra long Empire Builder today.
Due to track maintenance 6/26/2023, the Portland, OR passengers of the train had to leave by bus to Spokane. The entire Portland consist was sent with the Seattle train instead to meet those passengers. Very rare sight to see three Charger units (316,302,325) and the sight seeing lounge car on this route. Engine 316 also can be seen with the remnants of a bird strike.
 
It would be nice to have the SS lounge during the summer when going through the Cascades. Not so much in the winter as it would be too dark before reaching even the western slope. This was a pure luck catch. Had to stay late for work and saw this extra long train by the Sounder commuter. Stayed a little later to be able to watch it leave.
 
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