rickycourtney
Conductor
I got a chance to tour the Amtrak Exhibit Train this weekend when it was on display at Fullerton Train Days.
It's essentially an updated version of the museum train that Amtrak put together for its 40th anniversary celebration with some new displays focusing on the future of Amtrak.
But the biggest addition is a display with a prototype Viewliner II roomette module. They are being built by RailPlan (who also created the bathroom and shower modules for the Superliner I refurbishment project.) A few notes: the seating appears to be much more plush and the fabric is nicer, the toilet is gone but a sink remains, reading lights are LED and the table between the seats is larger. A sign posted outside said that there will also be extra luggage storage space.
Overall I was very impressed... the prototype looks very modern, comfortable and well built.
For those of you who are interested... RailPlan has posted images of the Viewliner II prototypes (including images of the diner and other room types) online: http://www.railplan.com/caf---amtrak-viewliner-ii.html
It's essentially an updated version of the museum train that Amtrak put together for its 40th anniversary celebration with some new displays focusing on the future of Amtrak.
But the biggest addition is a display with a prototype Viewliner II roomette module. They are being built by RailPlan (who also created the bathroom and shower modules for the Superliner I refurbishment project.) A few notes: the seating appears to be much more plush and the fabric is nicer, the toilet is gone but a sink remains, reading lights are LED and the table between the seats is larger. A sign posted outside said that there will also be extra luggage storage space.
Overall I was very impressed... the prototype looks very modern, comfortable and well built.
For those of you who are interested... RailPlan has posted images of the Viewliner II prototypes (including images of the diner and other room types) online: http://www.railplan.com/caf---amtrak-viewliner-ii.html