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VIA Rail
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roger1818
Senior Member
Siemens is busy. Not only did they deliver VIA's first trainset last week, but they are delivering the first of Brightline's new trainsets for their Orlando service this week (Bright Red II).
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cplchanb
Senior Member
The brightline ventures have flush panels in the underfloor of the car to streamline the underbody. Currently the via sets dont appear to have them? Will they be installed later or will they
remain exposed as they are?
Canadian Chocho
Active Member
At the moment there are no Depot Turns at all, everything is getting serviced at the maintenance centre precisely to cut down on dwell times as ordered by Metrolinx.
As for the bags, you'd be surprised what people try to bring as "Carry-On" luggage, items they can barely drag let alone lift onto a rack and/or a few steps. Wouldn't want to have that in the same car as a passengers in case of an emergency.
As for the bags, you'd be surprised what people try to bring as "Carry-On" luggage, items they can barely drag let alone lift onto a rack and/or a few steps. Wouldn't want to have that in the same car as a passengers in case of an emergency.
nfitz
Superstar
Has VIA started to repaint some of their stainless steel equipment? I was walking down the street his afternoon and in the distance a train (presumably to Ottawa or Montreal) passed. The first car next to the locomotive had a dark stripe where the windows were, and I thought I saw some yellow above the windows. The rest was typical stainless steel equipment.
Looking on the fleet website, the closest I can see is this inactive observation car - but I don't think this was it.
Looking on the fleet website, the closest I can see is this inactive observation car - but I don't think this was it.
Urban Sky
Senior Member
Has VIA started to repaint some of their stainless steel equipment? I was walking down the street his afternoon and in the distance a train (presumably to Ottawa or Montreal) passed. The first car next to the locomotive had a dark stripe where the windows were, and I thought I saw some yellow above the windows. The rest was typical stainless steel equipment.
Looking on the fleet website, the closest I can see is this inactive observation car - but I don't think this was it.
You are describing the new color scheme of the refurbished HEP1 coaches:
Source: railpictures.ca
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nfitz
Superstar
Quite possibly - but the turquoise looked more like charcoal to me - but perhaps it was the light.
How long have they been in service to Toronto? I'll keep my eyes peeled next time.
Bordercollie
Senior Member
nfitz
Superstar
I think that's the same scheme that Urban Sky posted above - but with different lighting. Hmm, with the dark windows, and it zipping past in the distance, perhaps the windows and turquoise blurred into charcoal.
Bordercollie
Senior Member
The business car has a different paint scheme.
nfitz
Superstar
Ah! Tossing "business" into a Google search gives me this. This was likely what I saw!
EnviroTO
Senior Member
And an LRC coach with a surrender flag.Ah! Tossing "business" into a Google search gives me this. This was likely what I saw!
smallspy
Senior Member
No, the VIA sets will not have installed the additional panels under the cars. (Which is a shame, as I too really like their look.)
Dan
EastYorkTTCFan
Senior Member
It could also be some sort of requirements from the state of Florida as well and not something that is required or practical here in Canada.
nfitz
Superstar
Could snow be an issue here?