AMTRAK'S DOUBLE-DECKERS EXPLOIT MODULAR DESIGN LIMITS

Amtrak's first new long-distance passenger coaches are now rolling off production lines at Pullman-Standard's plant in Hammond, Ind. Running tests are under way. Cars feature a two-level design which makes extensive use of modules for passenger accomodation and service equipment. Using standard components in key areas, it has been possible to build five different versions in a standard body shell. The different cars are: intermediate-distance coach/baggage; long-distance coach; dining car; sleeping car; and cafe-lounge car. All cars will be introduced progressively on transcontinental routes in fixed sets because their head- end power requirement makes them incompatible with existing equipment.

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• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 228-229
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 133
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Baggage; Dining car service; Double deck buses; Passenger cars; Passenger comfort; Railroad cars; Sleeping cars; Stainless steel; Standardization; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: Amtrak
• Old TRIS Terms: Baggage cars; Double deck coaches; Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157509
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM