A special move zips down the NEC with new Chargers and the Catenary Measurement car, a former Budd Metroliner that was converted to a "Michigan Coach" for a second lease on life. Its th... (more)
Former Metroliner turned "Michigan Coach," is now a Catenary Measurement Car.
"Amtrak Catenary Inspection Car at Penn" Amtrak Catenary Inspection car 10005 sits on the rear of Northeast Regional 129 at New York Penn Station ready to inspect wire to DC.
The 10005 is a former "Michigan Coach;" originally a Metroliner. It is outfitted with lasers and gizmos on the roof to gather catenary information at 125mph. Coupled to it is 10004, th... (more)