11JUL2023
Amtrak Midwest
Wolverine P355
Westbound
SEAT: 6A (Business - Amfleet I #48184)
DEPARTED: Pontiac MI - 17:28
ARRIVED: Dearborn MI - 18:35

Prior to departure from Pontiac MI, I decided to film a more thorough tour of the Amtrak Budd Amfleet I Business Class/Cafe car. This particular car—48184–is a little older than the other Amfleet I Biz/Cafe (48185) that I filmed a tour of last fall (1975 & 1976 respectively). With that, there are a few small differences, such as larger overhead light panels and slightly different models of seats used. I've also noticed that there are a couple of these cars that have incorrect seat assignment placards. When I rode on this same car back on the night of 07FEB2022 as Amtrak 364, row 6 had row 1 placards and so on. At some point before today's ride, this oddity was corrected. Amfleet I 48196 still had this same issue as of 26MAY2023 when I last rode on it. Aside from those quirky contrasts, the seats are still just as comfortable and luxurious as ever. The cafe and dining portion of the car are also quite nice—and provide a decent gathering space for passengers. Despite the new Venture cars being much brighter and modern, these cozy DC-9 cabin resembling rail cars have earned a special place in my heart. I will definitely miss them the day that they are eventually retired. Thankfully, the decade younger Amfleet II cars will still be in service for many more years to come.

Check out a tour of Amtrak’s Venture Coach here: [ Ссылка ]

Check out a tour of Amtrak’s Horizon Coach here: [ Ссылка ]

Check out a tour of Amtrak’s Surfliner Coach here: [ Ссылка ]

And a longer solo tour of Amtrak’s Amfleet II Long Distance Coach here: [ Ссылка ]

Here's Amtrak's Venture Business Class/Coach interior: [ Ссылка ]

Amtrak's rather rare Horizon Business Class/Cade Car walkthrough: [ Ссылка ]

The interior of Amtrak's Amfleet I Business Class/Cafe Car can be seen here: [ Ссылка ]

View the iconic interior of Amtrak’s Superliner I Business Class here: [ Ссылка ]

TRAIN CONSIST:
*Siemens SC-44 Charger Locomotive #4609 (Built in 2017)
*Siemens Venture Coach Car #4013 (Built in 2020)
*Siemens Venture Business Class/Coach Car #4216 (Built in 2023)
*Siemens Venture Coach Car #4131 (Built in 2023)
*Bombardier Horizon Coach Car #54514 (Built in 1989)
*Budd Amfleet I Business Class/Cafe Car #48184 (Built in 1975)

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