Today at National Train Day in Philadelphia I was able to meet with some of the Crescent crew. I asked about the recent accident in Slidell, LA and what resulted.
The two engines were badly damaged and were immediately removed from service. They might be declared a total loss. The baggage car was apparently damaged beyond repair and will probably be scrapped as the Green Lion had guessed. The Two Viewliners were damaged but were able to be repaired locally in short order. They are back on the rails. At this time it sounds like one Crescent train may be running without a baggage car but all the dining car attendent would say is "we're managing".
On a side note, Amtrak must have extra equipment to spare as there was a Amfleet/Viewliner train there that was open for a tour. They had a lounge car/cafe and a Heritage diner too.
The two engines were badly damaged and were immediately removed from service. They might be declared a total loss. The baggage car was apparently damaged beyond repair and will probably be scrapped as the Green Lion had guessed. The Two Viewliners were damaged but were able to be repaired locally in short order. They are back on the rails. At this time it sounds like one Crescent train may be running without a baggage car but all the dining car attendent would say is "we're managing".
On a side note, Amtrak must have extra equipment to spare as there was a Amfleet/Viewliner train there that was open for a tour. They had a lounge car/cafe and a Heritage diner too.