Types of Passenger Cars Part 2: Train Talk Ep. 27

Welcome to another episode of Train Talk! In this video, we take a look at all of the major styles of passenger rail cars currently being used in the United States for Amtrak and commuter rail service. This is part 2 of our discussion on different types of passenger cars. First, we'll take a look at cars used in Amtrak Intercity and Long Distance service and then, we'll talk about a variety of different commuter cars.

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[bhuff]

I like your dialogue when you explain that they are different cars for different purposes and different levels thank you very much for the education on train cars for passenger service

[AlvaroALorite]

I'm from Spain. American trains astonish me. They are so chunky, loud and "dirty". I love them. So different to what we have here and other European countries.

[CommuterRailProductions]

This is like “ Train school “ and I love it!

[paulw.woodring]

The generally accepted term for the texture-sided stainless coaches is "fluted", not corrugated.

[jamesross]

Why does a commuter train needs a cafe car

[dvnrhillary]

😱Wow! Unbelieveable! There are so many passenger cars that I haven't known and discovered until now! And even with most of them looking similarly the same, they do come in different variations, especially from their own railroad companies.😀

[kennethmccann]

I love Bombardier (Superliner), horizontal Amfleet, and Viewliner cars are making the smooth ride.

[Trainmaster]

2:46 I was on that Strasburg train in that shot. I didn’t know 611 was going to be there that day so I jumped out of my seat when I saw her.

[markjensen]

Biased opinion- the California Double level cars are the best for comfort. I LOATHED taking the Amfleet trains when they operated on the Pacific Surfliner or California capitol corridor trains. The surfliner cars had more amenities, easier to get on and off the train, had more comfrotable seats, foot rests (nice to have when 6 feet tall), power supply at your seat, the cafe car had big large tables to sit at with friends/or room to play cars, and NEVER felt as if it were full. An Amfleet car will feel full very quickly, but the surfliner trains with the bi-level design made it feel less crowded.

[AVeryRandomPerson]

The Hyundai Rotems actually have only backwards seating in the cabs, a high-level, full-width cab, and breakaway tables. The seats can't be removed, and they all have capacity for 2 bikes, conductor door controls, and PTC, making them the safest railroad cars in the world.

[pappadudat]

I'm glad you actually talk instead of us reading everything that happens

[AVeryRandomPerson]

The Comet IB were Arrow I sets converted to single units without electrical equipment

[jellyfamidrissa]

10:23 wow I never knew the Acela Express had flashing ditch lights.

[textiles]

I was watching the previous train talk episodes as you uploaded this one...

[btd]

Just watched both episodes, very pleased with them. The only thing I would have liked to have seen would be more interior shots and floor-plans. Never having ridden the train, it seems like a lot better than cramming into an over priced, over filled flying tin can.

[theelginrailfan]

Thanks for making this video with a ton of information of some passenger cars

[valdrex]

I didn’t even know a part 2 was coming!

[gatortrainchaser]

AWESOME informational video MIKE! Thanks for sharing!

[railroading]

Man there are so many different types of cars. My favorite is Gallery. What surprises me is the fact that Metra uses so many different brands of Gallery, but to a normal person, they are all the same.

[AVeryRandomPerson]

I believe the plan for the Viaggios in California is to have them form 7-car trainsets and replace the comet sets (14 cars) and have the rest replace Amtrak borrowed cars ( Surfliner Amfleet set) and to have the rest displace California Cars and send the California Cars to the Surfliner, to increase service levels.