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ThirdRail7 wrote:The 10002 is roaming the corridor with the 10005 today.Geometry train with 939 leading was westbound through North Elizabeth at 12:58pm today. Trailing is cafe 43379 plus 10002 and 10005.
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ThirdRail7 wrote:The 10002 is roaming the corridor with the 10005 today.Geometry train with 939 leading was westbound through North Elizabeth at 12:58pm today. Trailing is cafe 43379 plus 10002 and 10005.
MACTRAXX wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:16 am I remember being told that the reason for the use of the METROLINER name on #9800 is that at least oneHave learned same myself independent of your immediate, Mr. MACTRAXX.
car had to retain the name for the trade marks or copyrights to be kept en force by Amtrak... MACTRAXX
Tadman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:48 amThe Budd Metroliners were intended to run at 160 mph, which would have made them the fastest trains in the world beating the first generation Shinkansens by a solid 30 mph. They attained speeds in excess of 160 mph in test runs, as commemorated by a plaque still displayed at the Princeton Junction train station, but of course never met that goal in service.
Also, "road worthy at 160" - wasn't the limit 125?