Shown below is a detailed list of the long-distance Amtrak cars planned for rebuild. You can read the 77 page report showing Amtrak stimulus projects at the following link:
http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/ARRA/Amtrak-ARRA_Project-Summary-FY-09.pdf
This project will return 21 long distance cars from wreck status. Upon completion of the wreck work, these cars will receive a full overhaul in
accordance with the scopes defined by equipment type. The scope of work will include overhaul or replacement of major components and systems that
will maintain the rolling stock in a state of good repair and extend the life of the asset. The work scope includes replacing all carpet, drapes and
cushions, windows, batteries, battery chargers, lamps, wheel slide units, door motors, diaphragms, toilets, water heaters, and 480-volt train line.
Melamine will replace carpet on walls where applicable. The work scope also includes the overhaul of trucks and air brake valves. Additionally, this
equipment will include all work to upgrade the equipment to the Empire Builder standards (name given for this interior package which includes new color
scheme upgrades for floors, walls, and window coverings that was installed on the Empire Builder Service).
Justification:
This work will return stored and wrecked fleet to service and complete the long distance fleet types with ADA compliance (Americans with Disabilities
Act).
Increase capacity and fill-in on long distance service: 1 Superliner Coach-Bag (31006) @ $1.086m; 2 Superliner I Coach (34040 and 34087) @ $.672m.
Capitol Limited Route (will replace the Diner-Lounge Cars which will go on the Empire Builder Route): 3 Superliner I Diners (38017, 38026 and 38031)
@ $.970m; 1 Superliner II Diner (38049) @ $1.055m.
Auto Train Service: 1 Superliner II Deluxe Sleeper (32501) @ $1.073m.
Expand Empire Builder Route: 5 Superliner I Sleepers (32014, 32040, 32046, 32049 and 32065) @ $1.073m; 1 Superliner II Sleeper (32112) @
$1.0