Amtrak express fleet

[Anonymous]

A group of the express cars have been sold to various people. Unfortunately, problems with the trucks make it likely that may of them will be scrapped for parts or used in applications like power car service on tourist trains. Shame to see brand new equipment cut up.

LC

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

At least one of the material handling cars (1400-1500 series) has been turned into a buffer car restricted to service between 14th St and Brighton Park in Chicago (at least that's how it's stenciled).

[brilondon]

I have heard that they will be sold off to mainly the UPS people, but that is just a rumor that I have heard from my source inside UPS.

[Modelcar]

.....I don't know what the latest is on the subject but believe I've read those cars are for sale.

[TH&B]

So if Amtrak is getting out of the express bussiness, what's happening to thier boxcar and roadrailer fleet. Someone could buy thier stock and pick up on a fast freight at passenger speeds and schedual!! What is happening here,.. anything?