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The American View is bringing up the markers on Piedmont 73 this morning (7/26/2016), running from Raleigh to Charlotte. This is interesting because the Piedmonts have been running with two engines, one on each end, to affect a push+pull operation. This allows the train to return from Charlotte without having to wye the train. This morning the two engines were double-headed, so that the train will have to be turned at Charlotte.

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Some AU members may not know that Amtrak car #10004 - American View - is an inspection car used by Amtrak maintenance staff.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=amtrak+american+view
While it might have sort of a maintenance function in theory, the American View is primarily an executive car. Actual track and catenary inspection functions are performed by more specialized cars and equipment.
Don't Amtrak executives, and their "friends" (congressmen, etc), have to inspect the track too? :D
 
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