California Zephyr Consist in Amtrak Phase I

[wopflyer]

If you repainted the FP7 A and B units from the EMDFP7Pack01, as well as the "Vista Dome Buffet Lounge Dorm", "Bedroom Compartment Sleeper" and "Vista Dome Observation" from the AmtrakE8Pack01 (I suggest using the D&RGW cars for this as they do not have the "California Zephyr" decals.) into the Amtrak Phase I paint, that would be everything Buzz.

The AmtrakE8Pack01 already has a "Baggage Car", 48 Seat Chair Car", "Vista Dome Chair Car", "Dining Car" and "Bedroom Roomette Sleeper (aka = 10-6 Sleeper)" cars in Phase I paint.

We don't have to have the FP7's since we do have the E8's in Phase I already, but there are controls in the FP7's cabs for the lights on the rear observation cars from the EMDFP7Pack01. So, it'd be nice to have for that reason mainly.

Hope that helps,
David

[buzz456]

I'm on it.

[HendersonSub]

If you repainted the FP7 A and B units from the EMDFP7Pack01, as well as the "Vista Dome Buffet Lounge Dorm", "Bedroom Compartment Sleeper" and "Vista Dome Observation" from the AmtrakE8Pack01 (I suggest using the D&RGW cars for this as they do not have the "California Zephyr" decals.) into the Amtrak Phase I paint, that would be everything Buzz.

The AmtrakE8Pack01 already has a "Baggage Car", 48 Seat Chair Car", "Vista Dome Chair Car", "Dining Car" and "Bedroom Roomette Sleeper (aka = 10-6 Sleeper)" cars in Phase I paint.

We don't have to have the FP7's since we do have the E8's in Phase I already, but there are controls in the FP7's cabs for the lights on the rear observation cars from the EMDFP7Pack01. So, it'd be nice to have for that reason mainly.

Hope that helps,
David

I apologize for not replying earlier, it is midterm week. Yes, Wopflyer, this is exactly what I meant. I have a bad habit of over explaining to the point where it doesn't make any sense. Thank you, Buzz456 for working on it!

[wopflyer]

Hey guys,

Buzz, I'm sure you caught this, but I "F'd" up and said "as well as the "Vista Dome Buffet Lounge Dorm", "Bedroom Compartment Sleeper" and "Vista Dome Observation" from the AmtrakE8Pack01" when I meant to say "from the EMDFP7Pack01" ( The one with the California Zephyr cars.)

I was up late and posted that at 3:38 in the morning...so yeah.

[buzz456]

WIP.

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[BKRR605]

They look good

[HendersonSub]

Thanks Buzz, it looks great!

[buzz456]

Thanks Buzz, it looks great!

Since you are the guy that made the request how about a little research on car names or numbers?

[buzz456]

WIP

[buzz456]

Progress pic.

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[HendersonSub]

It looks great Buzz!

Here are those car names you asked for.

Baggage: Silver Beaver, Silver Stag, Silver Bear, Silver Buffalo, Silver Coyote, Silver Antelope

Dome Coach: Silver Bridle 9450, Silver Lodge 9451, Silver Lariat 9452, Silver Ranch 9453, Silver Rifle 9454, Silver Saddle 9455, Silver Stirrup 9456

Dome Buffet Lounge: Silver Club 9810, Silver Lounge 9811, Silver Chalet 9812

Dining: Silver Cafe 8510, Silver Diner 8500, Silver Restaurant 8504
(These numbers are from the 1980s and I believe they were changed around 1980. However, I think no one will complain.)

6 Double/5 Compartment Sleeper: Silver Dove 2200, Silver Quail 2201, Silver Thrush 2202

Dome Observation: Silver Horizon 9250, Silver Penthouse 9251, Silver Solarium 9252, Silver Lookout 9253

These were all the Ex-California Zephyr cars retained by Amtrak in 1971. The Coaches and 10-6 Sleeper already have their names applied. So there you go Buzz, make of this what you will!

[buzz456]

Thanks, if you look at screenshots you will see that I have this about finished up.

[buzz456]

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[wopflyer]

Looking good Buzz.

[buzz456]

I have it uploaded to the library so keep a eye out for it.