Amtrak, NEW LOCO/Paint Scheme

Model Railroader Prototype information for the modeler
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Check out the latest Amtrak loco and paint scheme. Big American flag, reminds me of UP. New cars are on the way too. Model mfgs should love this–something new for us to buy. I just hope it’s not like the Acela(Bachmann) where they can’t make speed.

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20130513_ap_amtrakunveilslocomotivestoreplaceagingfleet.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/us/amtrak-unveils-new-locomotives.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0

Some Pics

http://www.philly.com/philly/gallery/20130513_ap_amtrakunveilslocomotivestoreplaceagingfleet.html?viewGallery=y

No GE, No EMD.

Richard

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This is the new ACS-64(Amtrak Cities Sprinter 6400 lbs of T/E) - To be used on the N/E Corridor. I guess the old Swede designed/EMD built ‘toasters’ are getting a little old by now.

Jim