The Tradition of Named Cars

[Oldsmoboi]

Absolutely name the cars. For us regular travelers, it lends to a sense of familiarity.

 

[Thirdrail7]

I recently saw a Viewliner I with the name Croton River stenciled on the side plate. I suppose this ties in with the Viewliner II sleepers.

 

[Ryan]

Yep, they're getting renamed. You saw the 62014, ex-Imperial View:

http://www.on-track-on-line.com/amtkrinf-viewname.shtml

 

[KnightRail]

62014

 

[andersone]

I love the idea of names, adds some charm and ambiance,,

I carry a table of names with me and love sharing the information with the SCA's some of whom never realized their car had a name,,,,I think my list came from TO but if you all want I will post it,,,, just let me know

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

I remember back to when PanAm would name its planes.

 

[BCL]

I don't quite get what the issue is. Amtrak California still has named cars, but then they get tagged with Car 1/Car 2/Car 3. Having a name is fine and everything, but the equipment will essentially be running as the order in the consist.

 

[wjh2]

I was on the Capitol Limited in April and slept in the Alabama sleeper heading towards Washington, D.C. On the way back I was delighted to sleep in the Kansas Sleeper, my home state.

 

[neroden]

I think the names give the workers some pride. So I say, name 'em if the workers want to name 'em, don't if the workers don't care. The names have no practical function for the rider.

 

[StriderGDM]

It might be cool to name cars after rivers and state caps.

Laugh.

 

[Ryan]

I have a feeling he was telling us something there.

When were the new car names announced?

 

[StriderGDM]

Over a year ago I think.

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

I would love it if diners and sleepers had names. However, it would be a bit of a mockery for Amtrak. Named cars imply elegance and class, neither one of which Amtrak has or is interested in having.

 

[Ryan]

You'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that they do have names.

http://www.on-track-on-line.com/amtkrinf-viewname.shtml

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Oh, that's right. I did know that, but forgot. Thanks, Ryan. Maybe the elegance and class will follow.

 

[jis]

Virgin West Coast names entire articulated train consists like the Pendolinos. They have even named one "Penny the Pendolino" though probably not after our Penny.

 

[KVG_DC]

Corporate naming right as a fund raiser?

"Yes sir, you have seat number 34 on the Leidos car brought to you by Halliburton. We hope you enjoy your dinner at the Kraft Foods table in the Tyson's Food Dining car."

 

[Thirdrail7]

I can't say I've noticed any other views with the name on the side. Has anyone else?