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Amtrak

Prototypes
#1

A friend rode Amtrak down from Philly for a visit and took a few pictures for me. I believe these pictures were taken in DC. Quite the experience dropping her off at Spartanburg for the return trip. The train was an hour late and didn’t leave until almost 1:00am. The man “working” the gate at Spartanburg was drunk and very rude. I’m still not sure if he was actually working or just some bum trying to feel important. Either way, he came very close to having the sh*t stomped out of him. Ralph

#2

Nice Ralph :slight_smile:

#3

What is this?? Never seen this car before

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/DC3.jpg)

#4

That’s the “Crazed Rooster” car…:wink:

#5
Ken Brunt said:
That's the "Crazed Rooster" car............;)
It's not a 1700 series....kinda miffed on this one! Might have to make one!
#6

Ken Brunt said:
That’s the “Crazed Rooster” car…:wink:

If it’s not that car…it must be this one :smiley:

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/DC7.jpg)

#7

Cool. I rememeber my first year in college I went to High Point University and I would take the Amtrack from Newark to High Point. Did it a few times a year. I even did it to FL. once.

#8
Shawn said:
Cool. I rememeber my first year in college
You have a college education?
Shawn said:
Amtrack
:)
#9
David Russell said:
Shawn said:
Cool. I rememeber my first year in college
You have a college education?
Shawn said:
Amtrack
:)
LOL that because I dont take the time to proof-read my stuff as everyone can see by my spelling. Plus I type faster then what im thinking. LOL Actually im spelling track correct its amtrak thats not. You s,u,c,k
#10

Some Amtrak routes have better scenery than others…

http://www.twentyfouratheart.com/.a/6a00e551d4516e883400e553abc3b98833-400wi

#11
David Russell said:
Ken Brunt said:
That's the "Crazed Rooster" car............;)
It's not a 1700 series....kinda miffed on this one! Might have to make one!
I take that back as I think it is a 1700 series....hummm...my one broken gear is turning
#12

David Russell said:
What is this?? Never seen this car before

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/DC3.jpg)

Sure looks like a heritage diner to me. Definitely not a 1700 series baggage. Take a look and see what you think: Amtrak Heritage Diners Amtrak 1700 Baggage cars

#13

Matt,
I have slobered all over Hebners site for quite some time but never looked at the Diners (why I don’t know) but I think you may be on too it! Still can’t find a close enough match to Ralphs original photo too say yeah or ney.
Nice call though!
Thanks
:wink:

#14

check Hebners 8510 photos

#15

It does not have the windows for a dinner. Guess that’s where the put roosters before they get ready for a meal. Later RJD

#16
Dave Marconi said:
check Hebners 8510 photos
Nope........
R.J. DeBerg said:
It does not have the windows for a dinner.
Oh I'm totally sold it's a dinner and the windows you are looking for are on the other side! Once again ...Thanks Matt! ;)
#17
David Russell said:
Once again ...Thanks Matt! ;)
Glad to help.

Modeling Amtrak is what I do in HO scale and a computer sim game, so I kinda know most things Amtrak :wink: