by realtype
spvanhart wrote:It is my understanding talking to several of the conductors that 9 bilevels is the certified maximum for the HHP-8s, if someone with more knowledge could confirm or rebut this it would be appreciated. One question concerning the AEM-7s; the normal train consist I see on Amtrak Regionals with a AEM-7 pulling is 7 cars, is 7 single levels the maximum certified consist for the AEM-7 (DC models that is)?I don't think so. I see Amtrak consists everyday and I've seen AEM-7's sometimes at the head of the longer LD's, and everyday on my commute I pass Amtrak 151 just south of Ivy City (which carries MARC passengers and makes extra stops at Perryville and Edgewood) and it almost always has 8 Amfleets. And I almost forgot, this summer I took 171 (BOS-WAS) from PHL to DC and it had 10 cars (extra business and cafe car) and 1 lone AEM-7 up front.