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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] Now that exterior photos of the CAF cars are in the public domain, it appears that such will be quite similar, and possibly even identical to the existing Viewliners. Maybe, there will be no need for a new fleet name other than V-II's. While the interior configuration as we have noted will be different and taking that of a historic Pullman, 10-1-2, there are reports the existing Viewliners will be reconfigured to this 10-1-2 AND that undercarriage components such as HVAC will also be standardized with that of these CAF cars abuilding. It appears that someone, maybe even within Amtrak, simply laid down the law and decreed "take 'em or leave 'em" avoiding any of the pervasive "design by committee' mentality with the Superliners, furthered by the "who's on first?" culture of 955 Elephant, 400 N Cap, and 60 Mass, as well as likely same today. "Take 'em or leave 'em" prevailed with Budd and the Amfleets; wonder why they are hands down the most successful equipment order Amtrak has made to date? Also wonder why they were in revenue service within two years of placing the order - and let alone thirty seven years thereafter? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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