Recent content by cocojacoby

True but I think Amtrak's future long-distance image is going to be the new Superliners for many years to come and at this point if you can "future proof" infrastructure to allow their usage as much as possible throughout the system, it would be very beneficial. There is no question that this...

I suppose it's possible to have both like in Tampa.

So if they could come up with the equipment, a Superliner Capitol/Star would make so much more sense and be so much more efficient.

Yeah, we discussed above that it would be possible with a Virginia train.

So not eliminating the possibility of Superliner equipped trains in the future. Glad the option for future Superliner trains D.C. to Florida or even Chicago to Florida would still be feasible.

Good point although lugging a bunch of luggage down and up the stairs won't be much fun.

I don't think that will happen since the NEC corridor trains leave from the upstairs high-level platforms and the through trains use the lower level low-level platforms.

Too late: Danish built IC3 Flexliner rolling through Sturtevant, WI in 1997.

Agreed especially if the Lounge is going to be restricted to First Class Sleeper passengers.

Sure thing. Let's all think about this.

I was thinking about the coach cafe' design a bit. Amtrak is designing an exciting new coach cafe' car with huge windows and roof skylights. It will be a bright cheery space for socializing, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying a beverage or two. A really welcoming space to meet fellow...

That's the way I like it and with those big windows a bed with a view :)

Thanks for these diagrams. It is great to see what Amtrak has in mind. A couple of quick thoughts: My wife and I have spent many a night in a Viewliner roomette and the one thing that we needed was a bit more floor space. It is a bit tough for two people to maneuver around in that small a...

Insiders not liking Superliners, which are so much more efficient than single levels, makes no sense.

No one has said it yet, but those coach seats don't look all that comfortable for a long distance train.