Hi all – I’m putting together a freelanced Amtrak Phase III train, with mostly heritage equipment. Couple of coaches, couple of sleepers, couple of MHCs, and a couple others.
I own a Walthers Amfleet II Amlounge – would that car have been the only dining option, or could it have appeared in combination with a Horizon dinette or a Heritage diner? (Guess what, I own both.)
Thanks -
Aaron
I’ve ridden the Lakeshore Limited quite a few times out of Cleveland, both east and west. There was often an AmCafe a few cars ahead of the full diner.
The Broadway also had the ex-PRR twin-unit diners in service for a few years along with lounge and snack service provided in ex- B&O sleeper, grille lounges.
Amtrak-48-49_edited-1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Amtrak has some pretty good resources on their website as far as how things were “back in the day”
https://history.amtrak.com/amtraks-history
Keep in mind, too, that deadhead cars were frequently cut-in behind the locomotives or sometimes tacked on to the rear. These cars were either being returned to their normal assigned terminals after being used for a special train or charter or being sent or returned for repairs or shop work.
Have Fun, Ed
(Belated) thanks, Ed!