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I didn't realize they used a Superliner Dorm last time. I know one car that's going to be in the consist, #54048 in Phase VI, Sean and I had it on 91(23), it was nicely refurbished I must say, was surprised to see it when I was walking through my train to take the consist down. I'll post...

Bachmann is making them in N scale soon I know, in the same phases as the ones being discussed now.

Yeah 62091 looked like it's decals/paint job were from an Amfleet, given the fact that the pinstripe is close to if not at the top of the windows on the car. 8400 did seem to blend in in Phase IV. 2300 probably is still in Phase III. I've seen a production Viewliner or two that has had...

Nope, nothing special, the Conductor joked about throwing decorations off the train with the engineer on our crew out of Jacksonville. But it was a nice trip.

I guess this is goodbye and farewell for now guys. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm leaving on yet another trip. I leave on 91 tomorrow, and then I can bring in the new year on 98 going home (DP dec 31/ar jan 1 05). I'm looking forward to it, I've got my camera and scanner charged...

Happy Birthday, Alan! :D

Good point :lol: A lot of people already refer to it as GCS, even though that's incorrect except for the Subway (as mentioned in the seven secrets of Grand Central) It would be nice to have the connection, it probably will be longer before NJT would run since it's basically abandoned that in...

Exactly, with passengers using their personal DVD players, Amtrak doesn't have to worry about lending DigEplayers, theft of them (we know it's a problem), charging them etc. A DVD player offers people a choice, they can bring what they want, since there can only be a ltd. amount of choice with...

It's kinda funny you mentioned this, because for US History today, we were in the computer lab, being shown sites to help choose colleges, and the teachers mentioned Amtrak as a means of travel to visit college and the discount for traveling with parents. While thats a little off topic, I agree...

Ideally, like most railfans, I don't like to see Trains wrapped in ads, it takes away from the pride, the sort of prestige I find a train has. I agree, it sort of looks tacky. However, realistically, I can accept Amtrak doing this, since it helps bring in some money, so long as they don't go...

Yes, Amtrak does advertise! Locally (NY Area), I usually hear Amtrak/Acela advertisements a lot on the radio. There have also been TV commercials in the past, but I haven't seen any lately. Also, Amtrak advertises/advertised the Acela in Shea Stadium (NY Mets), Fenway Park (IIRC), and lately...

It's probable it will...once the Three Rivers is cut back to Pittsburgh. I haven't heard anything on any other boards about the Pennsylvanian returing to suppliment the Three Rivers

Never mind the question, found the answer in this article. What's the latest on the intermodal station?

Its a nice photo, and a decent looking station, I guess the 21st century version of the Amshack. I'm a little confused though, is it permanent, or temporary? (If the latter, then what's going to be permanent)

Very Interesing article, once again another example of misinformation, and a unwillingness to give the attention needed for the system to be safe and in a state of good repair.

All I can say is :( This dashes our hopes that Tommy Thompson could become the next Secretary of Transportation. I guess this means that it'll be another 4 years of this nonsense, where we have a starving rail system struggling to survive on the scraps we feed it. :angry: :( :unsure:

Very Nice Job, thanks for sharing it with us. I can't help but feel sorry that there aren't a lot of Metroliners left... :( :D :rolleyes:

Here's a picture of the Vermonter from a few days ago, and it is using two P-42s and no cab even as a coach.

While it's possible it could be used seasonally, I pretty much trust Sean at his word. I do see the yellow and white stripes of a cab car, however, the cab car could've been just used as a coach in this case and a P42 Placed in front of it..

Sounds great, hopefully in a few years I'll be able to earn enough points for the select plus tier...or even the select tier. I like the amenities offered. Anthony: I had the same reaction before I even read your post, congrats Alan. :lol: B)