Recent content by JohannFarley

So I just took out my Pennsy Car Plans Book from 1969 to get some further ideas, and I took a picture of several of the interesting designs I saw. Firstly, the 10-6 sleeper we are all used to, the basis for the regular sleeper: Then, the full roomette car that has been thrown around as an...

Those would definitely be more aesthetically appealing for mid train use. I've just always been a big fan of the round end cars. I feel like the cap off a train so well.

I feel like you could easily add a door to the end of my design like this: That could easily allow it to be used mid train if necessary.

Thanks! Can't take full credit though, I just cleaned up the drawings from the site I linked in the original post.

Yeah that's true. My main point really (at least I think), is that standardization of the LD fleet would be a good thing, and I also think that keeping the LD and Corridor fleets branded separately (as in the new Phase III for LD and Phase IV for the Corridor) would be good as well as it...

Yeah I assume as well the Viewliner II's will be the last ones made. Again, this was just another trip through fantasy land out of lockdown boredom.

I figured this would be more practical than a dome since it doesnt require space to be taken up by stairs, and ensures the whole car stays wheelchair accessible.

A dome car would certainly be interesting. Are dome cars short enough to enter NYP?

Hello all, I'm sure some of you will be saying to yourselves "oh great, another Viewliner thread from fantasy land," but because I've been stuck inside, I figured I'd try to draw out the Viewliners that I envision from time to time, and how they'd be used. So my main idea was that different...

Despite the weird thing going on with the different shape engine/cars which I know has been talked about a lot, I really think this scheme is miles better than the original Acela. Much more modern, although i guess the original scheme was a product of its time.

They are 10 inches longer than the allowed size for carry ons, thats why i wanted to ask

We are leaving from metropark, so I don't think so unfortunately. And what would be the penalty if they wanted to enforce the policy? Just an extra charge?

Hello All, The family and I are going to Boston on the NER for the fourth of July. One thing we are struggling with is transporting four tripod camping chairs. I'm thinking its not possible since there is no baggage car, so no checked baggage, but am I missing something? Thanks

Yes, its very interesting. My family and I took the LSL last July round trip NYP to CHI, and both times we had Alex as our server. Great guy, hilariously sarcastic and funny, knew how to push buttons just right. And none of us ever having a proper diner experience found all the food was prepared...

For one person to get from Edison to NYP and back it is $26.50. I dont know if a surcharge added on that would stop me from going into the city altogether, but it would make me want to go less. But also, i can afford a surcharge if im only going into nyc a few times a year. Sent from my...