SUPERLINERS:This project will return 21 long distance cars from wreck status. Upon completion of the wreck work, these cars will receive a full overhaul in
accordance with the scopes defined by equipment type. The scope of work will include overhaul or replacement of major components and systems that
will maintain the rolling stock in a state of good repair and extend the life of the asset. The work scope includes replacing all carpet, drapes and
cushions, windows, batteries, battery chargers, lamps, wheel slide units, door motors, diaphragms, toilets, water heaters, and 480-volt train line.
Melamine will replace carpet on walls where applicable. The work scope also includes the overhaul of trucks and air brake valves. Additionally, this
equipment will include all work to upgrade the equipment to the Empire Builder standards (name given for this interior package which includes new color
scheme upgrades for floors, walls, and window coverings that was installed on the Empire Builder Service).
Justification:
This work will return stored and wrecked fleet to service and complete the long distance fleet types with ADA compliance (Americans with Disabilities
Act).
Increase capacity and fill-in on long distance service: 1 Superliner Coach-Bag (31006) @ $1.086m; 2 Superliner I Coach (34040 and 34087) @ $.672m.
Capitol Limited Route (will replace the Diner-Lounge Cars which will go on the Empire Builder Route): 3 Superliner I Diners (38017, 38026 and 38031) @ $.970m; 1 Superliner II Diner (38049) @ $1.055m.
Auto Train Service: 1 Superliner II Deluxe Sleeper (32501) @ $1.073m.
Expand Empire Builder Route: 5 Superliner I Sleepers (32014, 32040, 32046, 32049 and 32065) @ $1.073m; 1 Superliner II Sleeper (32112) @ $1.055m.
Supplement daily shortage on long distance service: 2 Superliner II Trans Sleepers (39008 and 39023) @ $1.065m.
Lake Shore Limited Route: 1 Viewliner Diner (8400) @ $1.634m.
3 Superliner I Lounges (33003, 33011 and 33016) @ $.378m; 1 Superliner II Lounge (33036) @ $.512m.
AMFLEETS:
This project will return 60 Amfleet cars to service over the next two years. The following scope will be performed under this Amfleet project:
1) Twenty (20) Amfleet I Food Service Cars will be converted to Amfleet I Coach Cars. During this process, the galley area will be removed, windows, seating, heating, and air conditioning will be installed and the car floor plan will meet the standard Capstone configuration thereby increasing revenue capacity. (Capstone: name given for this interior package enhancement which includes bathroom modules, wall and ceiling plastics, and a more neutral color scheme).
2) Four (4) Amfleet II Coach Cars and seven (7) Amfleet I Coach Cars will be rehabilitated from wreck status and then undergo a level 3 overhaul. (Level 3 overhaul; high level of overhaul or replacement of major components and systems that return the rolling stock to a state of good repair and extend the life of the asset. The work scope includes the overhaul of trucks, air brake valves, couplers, draft gears, seats, diaphragms, door operators, battery chargers, air conditioning units, and toilets. Also includes the replacement of the wheel-slide system, 480-volt train line cables, batteries, heat and air conditioning control panels, freeze protection system, carpet, cushions, windows, lighting, exhaust fans, blower motors, evaporator assembly and weather-stripping. Any fleet-wide modifications will also be completed as well as the Capstone interior package.
3) One (1) Amfleet II Food Service Car will be rehabilitated from wreck status and then undergo a Diner Lite Conversion and a level 3 overhaul. This converted car will have new table and booth seating, dry storage compartments, conductor's module, condiment stations, and additional refrigerators.
4) Thirteen (13) Amfleet I Coach Cars and fifteen (15) Amfleet I Food Service Cars will receive a level 3 overhaul.
Justification:
This work will return stored and wrecked equipment to service and complete the Amfleet equipment types with ADA compliance (Americans with Disabilities Act).
The following units and capital per unit estimated costs will be completed under this project following the index listed under the Description Area. Also noted in this section is the service it will supplement:
1) The following Amfleet I Food Service Cars will be converted to Amfleet I Coach cars at a total average cost per unit of $1.428m: 20026, 20029, 20032, 20037, 20041, 20045, 20049, 20124, 20145, 20906, 20908, 20936, 20977, 20979, 20982, 20988, 48143, 48152, 48984 and 48989. These Amfleet I Coach Cars will be used during peak demands; i.e., Holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas, specials and charter services.
2) The following Amfleet II Coach Cars will be returned from wreck status at a total average cost per unit of $.872m: 25007, 25055, 25085 and 25103. These cars will be used in long distance service. The following Amfleet I Coach Cars will be returned from wreck status at the total average cost of $1.019m: 21095, 21100, 21177, 21182, 44673, 44834, and 44957. These cars will be in Northeast Corridor Regional Service.
3) The following Amfleet II Food Service Car will be returned from wreck status at a cost of $.650m: 28019. This car will be used in single-level long distance service.
4) The following Amfleet I Coach Cars will be overhauled at a total average cost per unit of $.723m: 21018, 21021, 21027, 21099, 21112, 21117, 21123, 21124, 21134, 21137, 21151, 21164 and 21195. The following Amfleet I Food Service Cars will be overhauled at a total average cost per unit of $.615m: 20225, 20253, 28305, 28350, 28353, 28357, 28358, 43351, 43353, 43359, 43383, 43371, 48220, 48224 and 48905. The first 13 cars (Amfleet I Coach) will be used in the Northeast Corridor Regional Service. An operating plan is being developed to utilize the remaining 15 Amfleet I Food Service Cars where Club Dinette Cars are currently being used.
P-40s RETURNING TO SERVICE
This project will return to service 15 P-40 Locomotives in order for them to be used in long distance service. During the overhaul of the P-40 locomotives, all main components of the unit including the auxiliary generator power contactors, voltage regulator, batteries, trucks and air brake will be replaced or overhauled. The 480 volt system, event recorder, and interior components such as seat, doors, windows and control stand will be inspected and replaced. All modifications on file will be completed. The cab interior and exterior will be refurbished and painted.
Justification:
The following P-40 locomotives have a capital per unit estimated cost of $867,000: 807, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, 821, 822, 823, 824, 830, 831, 832, 835 and 837.
These locomotives will be used in long distance service.