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Re: Re: (erielack) E-L Dining Cars
Only if we had a desire to operate them on Amtrak. On non-Amtrak
operations they have to meet FRA requirements and whatever restrictions the
various railroads put on them.
Aside from HEP requirements the biggest requirement for Amtrak
certification is a complete tear down of the trucks if they are over 40
years old. Needless to say this is quite an expensive procedure.
Tim
On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Janet & Randy Brown <
jananran_@_mymailstation.com> wrote:
> Don't the ELDCPS cars have to be fuly compliant with Amtrak requirements,
> and doesn't that include 79mph capability?
>
> Not on any former Erie, DL&W, or EL routes, maybe, but who knows where
> these cars might operate?
>
> Randy Brown
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>
> These photos bring back memories of my trips as dining car waiter on CN.
> The galley was cramped and was a scene of organized bedlam at dinnertime
> with a full car. Then there was the delicate task of carrying six dinner
> plates to the farthest tables with the car bouncing and lurching at 79 per.
> Maybe someday I'll relive the experience on the EL version (but I suspect
> not at 79 per).
>
> Paul B
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