Great Dome car in New Orleans

[offroad437]

Just saw the great done in NOL. Was unable to snap picture since I was on interstate. Any one knows why it's here??

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Just saw the great done in NOL. Was unable to snap picture since I was on interstate. Any one knows why it's here??

Probably for the inspection train (NOL-JAX) later this week.

 

[CCC1007]

Special train tomorrow heading to Florida

 

[jis]

Special train tomorrow heading to Florida

I hope the special train to Florida is on the 18th per the schedule I posted a little up this thread, and not tomorrow. since we will all be in Jacksonville on the 19th to welcome it!

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Special train tomorrow heading to Florida

I hope the special train to Florida is on the 18th per the schedule I posted a little up this thread, and not tomorrow. since we will all be in Jacksonville on the 19th to welcome it!

He means on the other thread: http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/64510-news-on-the-daily-sunset-and-possible-sl-east/page-11&do=findComment&comment=647607

 

[CCC1007]

Sorry, my bad

 

[Railroad Bill]

Special train tomorrow heading to Florida

I hope the special train to Florida is on the 18th per the schedule I posted a little up this thread, and not tomorrow. since we will all be in Jacksonville on the 19th to welcome it!

Sounds like an event for a Mini-Gathering in JAX.

 

[jis]

Don't know of anyone other than Penny and I that will be there from AU. There will be a bunch from the Florida Rail Passenger Coalition I am sure.

 

[Thirdrail7]

If anyone cares, the dome is on its way back WAS and will double back to NOL in a few days.

 

[offroad437]

Will it be on a revenue train for anyone to ride or just dead heading for another special?

 

[Seaboard92]

It'll probably be on the rear of 19. But I strongly doubt the dome will be open.

 

[OBS]

If it is coming off in WAS, more likely up front between engines and Baggage car (easier switching)

 

[Devil's Advocate]

Why doesn't Amtrak make the dome available to paying passengers? Is it just general laziness (switching/cleaning/monitoring) or is there some other reason?

 

[Thirdrail7]

Will it be on a revenue train for anyone to ride or just dead heading for another special?

Why doesn't Amtrak make the dome available to paying passengers? Is it just general laziness (switching/cleaning/monitoring) or is there some other reason?

There is another reason and it is not being positioned for a special. I posted this so the person that didn't get a picture in NOL has their chance and so anyone along the route that wants to capture footage can do so.

Nothing more, nothing less.