For those who were unable to take the tour of the exhibit cars while the Amtrak 40th Anniversary train was in our immediate area, here is what it looked like inside and out on January 8th when my wife and I paid our respects along with John Briggs and family. The train had been moved to one of the two Amtrak platform tracks facing north in the Fort Worth ITC with P40 #822 and NPCU (Non-Powered Control Unit) #406.
Inside the first exhibit car was this display of uniforms worn by on board service personnel.
Across from the uniforms was this well lit HO model train donated by Walthers.
Looking back the other way here is a close up of a conductor’s uniform.
My attention was naturally drawn to the Amtrak horn exhibit.
First up was the Nathan P01235 used on the E60 electric locomotives.
Next in line was the Leslie SL-4T used on the EMD SDP40F locomotives.
Third up was the Nathan P1234A5 used on the P30CH, Turboliner, and first order of F40PH locomotives.
Finally came the famous Nathan K5LA used on later orders of F40PH and all AEM-7, P40 and P42 locomotives.
These plexiglass tubes with rope lighting really made the HO scale display trains stand out.
Here is the control stand from an EMD F40PH.
The next plexiglass tube contained a model of the Acela high speed train with old travel posters in the background.
Complimenting the Acela display was this exhibit showing off the cantenary used past and present in the Northeast Corridor.
As we left the last exhibit car I looked back for an overall view.
I don’t think anyone passed through the souvenir car without making a purchase, including John and family. Judy and I bought two coffee mugs, a book and video combo, and a Walthers Superliner lounge car to finish up a complete train set I have been putting together.
On the outside again I captured one of the car decals celebrating the 40th anniversary.
On the way out I took one last photo of the 822.
I do like this paint scheme on these units much more than the current one!
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I had a feeling you would appreciate that horn display! I completely agree — that paint scheme is the best I’ve seen on an Amtrak. Reminds me of the mid-70’s trains running through northern Missouri on the Marceline Sub.