Viewliner II Part 2: Dining Car Production, Delivery, Speculation

[PVD]

Some people believe they see something that isn''t there. As you have pointed out, the things a SL car must do are not a big deal. There is no requirement to make the upper level "easily" reachable. That's why wheelchair seating,is downstairs in the coaches, the H room is downstairs in the sleepers. Service to the room or at the seat is offered.

 

[jis]

Also there is no assumption that a Dining Car be present. There is that phrase “if present” tucked in there. [emoji57]

 

[cpotisch]

Ok, so 23 diners have been delivered, right? I think I've lost track at this point.

 

[Thirdrail7]

Ok, so 23 diners have been delivered, right? I think I've lost track at this point.

I count 22 with 68000, 68010 and 68011 outstanding.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Ok, so 23 diners have been delivered, right? I think I've lost track at this point.

I count 22 with 68000, 68010 and 68011 outstanding.

With 68010 bringing up the rear???

 

[cpotisch]

Ok, so 23 diners have been delivered, right? I think I've lost track at this point.

I count 22 with 68000, 68010 and 68011 outstanding.

Thanks. I always forget about Albany.

 

[Ryan]

Most New Yorkers do.

 

[cpotisch]

Most New Yorkers do.

The more I think about this, the more I realize how true it is.

 

[jis]

Most New Yorkers do.

Yeah. Who cares about those hapless Albanians ... of Albany of course? [emoji51]

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Of course, those of us who live in New Jersey get the greatest insult--the only state capital that does not have a dining car named after it. (Who wants to eat in Trenton?

)

I am excited that I will be seeing Albany in person for the first time this fall, especially now that I have located a store that sells local homemade donuts just half a block from my hotel.

 

[PVD]

Trenton Makes-The World Takes, a scenic high point on the NYP-WAS ride.

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Actually, for those of us who live in the state, that sign is an extremely depressing constant reminder that Trenton used to be a thriving city that produced goods from iron to lovely ceramics and pottery. And that it is now a dreadful place, with no hope of coming back.

 

[cpotisch]

Of course, those of us who live in New Jersey get the greatest insult--the only state capital that does not have a dining car named after it. (Who wants to eat in Trenton?

)

You're welcome.

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Good grief--where did that come from?

In the beginning they said all the capitals would have one except Trenton, and Trenton would be held in reserve if another was needed. Maybe they meant they would make a Trenton one but not put it out on the rails unless necessary?

Thanks for finding this, cpotisch

--where was it?

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Good grief--where did that come from?

In the beginning they said all the capitals would have one except Trenton, and Trenton would be held in reserve if another was needed. Maybe they meant they would make a Trenton one but not put it out on the rails unless necessary?

Thanks for finding this, cpotisch

--where was it?

Photoshopped

 

[PVD]

As Sylvester the Cat (or his voice artist Rudy Giuliani) might say "I thawt I thaw a photoshop....

 

[jis]

Good grief--where did that come from?

In the beginning they said all the capitals would have one except Trenton, and Trenton would be held in reserve if another was needed. Maybe they meant they would make a Trenton one but not put it out on the rails unless necessary?

Thanks for finding this, cpotisch

--where was it?

Fake news

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Darn--fooled me completely!

Never occurred to me to question it....I think I'd better stick to working with words

.

Anyway, thank you, cpotisch, for giving my state a dining car (even if it is not for real!)

 

[cpotisch]

Good grief--where did that come from?

In the beginning they said all the capitals would have one except Trenton, and Trenton would be held in reserve if another was needed. Maybe they meant they would make a Trenton one but not put it out on the rails unless necessary?

Thanks for finding this, cpotisch

--where was it?

Photoshopped

Technically Pixelmator-ed.

 

[Ziv]

That was cruel. And I think we all got a laugh out of it, including MRD. LOL!

On edit: From the way you responded it was obvious that you were laughing too, MRD, or I wouldn't have made the comment. ;-) The sequence of comments was very cool. Now if we could just build new Amtrak rolling stock by photoshopping them into existence...

Of course, those of us who live in New Jersey get the greatest insult--the only state capital that does not have a dining car named after it. (Who wants to eat in Trenton?

)

You're welcome.

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[Mystic River Dragon]

It's okay, Ziv--I did get a laugh out of it, and took it in the fun spirit intended.

 

[RPC]

Darn--fooled me completely!

Never occurred to me to question it....I think I'd better stick to working with words

.

Anyway, thank you, cpotisch, for giving my state a dining car (even if it is not for real!)

Whats' not for real - the dining car or the state? (I live right across the Delaware, where NJ-baiting is considered a sport...)

 

[PVD]

It is good to see a little good natured humor once in a while......

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Sometimes a bit of goofiness is a nice break (before we all go back to trying to fix Amtrak

).

Getting ready to leave work for the weekend, so maybe I'll photoshop myself onto that Trenton dining car and have them take me up to Albany to find the homemade donut shop!

 

[cpotisch]

As Sylvester the Cat (or his voice artist Rudy Giuliani) might say "I thawt I thaw a photoshop....

Sylvester doesnt say that. Youre thinking of Tweety.