To celebrate the introduction of Amtrak's new Lynchburg-D.C. train, Norfolk Southern moved its business train to it's Lynchburg, Va. Montview Yard.
Here's a view of the four rebuilt F-units that pull the train. Note that only the cab-equipped 'A' units are equipped with Head End Power generators (the reason for the rear exhaust muffler/stacks) to power the passenger cars. The non-cab 'B' units in the middle lack this equipment, since they can't be used by themselves.
A close-up of the HEP modifications.
Here's another top view of the units. Those of you looking to detail the Athearn units released last year, here are your shots!
When I got to the overpass, it was still dark out, so this was the best I could do with the rest of the train. By the time the sun was up, I had already been interviewed by the cops- passerby thought I was planning to jump off the bridge! I stayed long enough to shoot the power.
Here's another top view of the units. Those of you looking to detail the Athearn units released last year, here are your shots! When I got to the overpass, it was still dark out, so this was the best I could do with the rest of the train. By the time the sun was up, I had already been interviewed by the cops- passerby thought I was planning to jump off the bridge! I stayed long enough to shoot the power.
