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@Pennsylvania1223 4 ай бұрын

I like the Francis l suter Private car

@christopherreiff3192 5 ай бұрын

Someday, when Amtrak Airo trains are here and keystone service expands to Pittsburgh, Amtrak's Pennsylvanian could use the New York to Pittsburgh subway

@PRR-xx2hp 5 ай бұрын

The problem is North Philadelphia station, which is derelict and in a bad neighborhood. The Amtrak crews refuse to use it as a crew change point. It isn't realistic to think of a New York - Pittsburgh train with no stop in Philadelphia. The Aerotrain cars were bus bodies and were too light to stay on the track when pushed through switches.

@johnalder6028 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this ! Greetings from Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

@Imortaltwin 6 ай бұрын

absolutely outstanding..

@steelman86 8 ай бұрын

To me, if the "private car" doesn't have an observation platform on the rear, it's not private varnish!!! Private cars like the Virginia City, Solano, Henry E. Huntington, Yerba Buena are just a few examples of "real" private cars!!! Of course U.P.'s "Heritage Fleet" has many cars which would qualify!!

@user-og9yh1xi8r 8 ай бұрын

I rode on this car several years ago, and it is stunning!

@danielboone3770 Жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩

@slackthompson6984 Жыл бұрын

i will make you a PRR raisin pie if i can get a ride on that..................

@robbrown3519 Жыл бұрын

WoW ! My father worked for the PRR for 45 years. He retired as chief inspector. I happened to see a few 'special' cars but Nothing like this one ! What a beauty. Yes there are truly some folks that love these cars and keep them in private service. I commend you for what you have done..

@PRR-xx2hp Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rob, that's nice to hear. Amtrak workers often come to the car saying that a relative worked for the Pennsy.

@robbrown3519 Жыл бұрын

@@PRR-xx2hp Dad joined the PRR in '26, in their apprentice program. He wound up in the inspection dept. I'm sure you have seen the picture of the PRR T-1 locomotive at Baldwin works. Dad is the inspector standing to the far left

@phillyfan-182 Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty awesome!

@Framer_Mike Жыл бұрын

It's my home away from New jersey.. 😀 love it there. Will be there in a few days lol. I have the 2nd best view on hight street 😀

@hirampriggott1689 Жыл бұрын

Ypu could either fly from NY City to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, or you could ride the Francis L Suter railcar .....if you're lucky.

@stuartlee6622 Жыл бұрын

What's wrong with Spirit Airlines?

@PRR-xx2hp Жыл бұрын

No fireplace.

@Pisca-kk5cs Жыл бұрын

Nothing like the sound of stick rail!

@davidkimmel4216 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Beautiful 🤩

@ekaterinachuvilkina5784 Жыл бұрын

What train is that

@PRR-xx2hp Жыл бұрын

The Capitol Limited, Washington to Chicago

@nasanierulastname2997 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine stepping out onto the balcony, the air rushing past at track speed…

@PRR-xx2hp 2 жыл бұрын

The car carries a pocket of air with it, so at usual speeds there is not a lot of wind on the platform. Amtrak does not allow platform use on the Corridor because of the higher speeds. You notice that this video was taken from inside the parlor.

@Edgy01 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously considering selling my house to build one of these! However, I would have to add a flatbed section to carry a car or two (and my own crane) to do some local exploring! Are there enough sidings around the country??

@PRR-xx2hp 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to railroading and welcome to private cars. Join AAPRCO, ride the special trains, attend the conventions, have fun, and get to know people. There is no requirement to own a car, and most AAPRCO members do not own a car.

@stacyvonn8036 2 жыл бұрын

THAT IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME..... I'M SO JEALOUS....😁❤️💯🙏

@robbieevans6536 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet rail car...I kind of like the original more industrial look though.

@PRR-xx2hp 2 жыл бұрын

The industrial look isn't original, it is from the budget-cutting of the 1950s and 60s. The original look was heavy, dark, and Edwardian, with artificial wood grain painted on the steel walls.

@sharonselvey5030 2 жыл бұрын

So very Beautiful and very well put together the way you put it together for such a Awesome post. Thanks again lyt for 5

@jackchen7003 2 жыл бұрын

This car was recently in NYC

@mikeandre9903 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely nice great job👍👍

@yumpinyiminy963 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you for saving this car.

@tommyhunter1817 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond awesome.

@PRR-xx2hp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Pennsylvania1223 4 ай бұрын

@@PRR-xx2hp awesome

@steelman86 2 жыл бұрын

Lucius Beebe's "Virginia City" private varnish had a fireplace in the observation room which used propane gas to fire it up. There was a gold/white lattice door on the right which hid the bar area with alcohol and a matching one on the left which led to the hallway and the dining room, suites and kitchen areas. I have been fortunate to ride on the Virginia City several times, the Solano, the Henry E. Huntington, The Espee business car and a few other more modern ones including a vista dome with an updated observation platform added by the current owner! Fun stuff..... Kudos to all of those who have preserved these wonderful old private cars!!!!

@optout130 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your travel snippets and would definitely watch longer journeys if you were so inclined.

@PRR-xx2hp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I added a twenty-minute video made by a client.

@farmcentralohio 3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully there are folks like Mr. Dunlap that preserve things like this

@hsimpson6581 3 жыл бұрын

He is so cool !!

@davidchambers7508 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating film clip. The jazzy music does not do this vehicle justice though. I reckon that it would be nice to sit at the fireplace with your loved one(s).

@831BeachBum 4 жыл бұрын

There would have to be a kitchen of sorts on this car, correct?

@DaniellaMakingLearningArt 4 жыл бұрын

What a work of love. I totally get it. How awesome this man and his family saved it.

@oldenweery7510 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the height of luxury; no wonder they were sometimes called "Land Yachts!" Thanks for posting. *(PS* I subbed immediately.)

@worseto1 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing that a business man like that would take the time and interest to preserve such a great piece of history God bless America.

@timothyweist2312 5 жыл бұрын

Thats my kind of car!! On the railroad!! How cool!! Tim

@Retired88M 5 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine having the financial ability to travel the whole U S in this way would be such a sweet dream

@danielboone3770 3 жыл бұрын

I really can.

@rabbit9979 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can imagine as well ❤

@suecurtis8313 5 жыл бұрын

I want to live there too sue!

@suecurtis8313 5 жыл бұрын

that was so cool to watch sue!

@GlamorousTitanic21 6 жыл бұрын

The closest you can get to the royal coaches of the Victorian and Edwardian Era.

@chadsimmons6347 6 жыл бұрын

I wish i could find a video of the restoration that was done to this fine car..thanks 4 uploading this

@vincentcalvelli6452 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car

@Shinyarc 6 жыл бұрын

I would sell my house and live in that...

@trainroomgary 6 жыл бұрын

Like 🚂

@trainroomgary 6 жыл бұрын

Like 🚂

@denniswhite166 6 жыл бұрын

Even though it would take longer than a jet I'd much prefer this than flying.

@Afib95 6 жыл бұрын

Dennis Whiter Most planes are so utilitarian whereas traveling this way is as much about the way of traveling as the trip is about getting to where you’re going. I’d much rather go in style!

@jimbo1637 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's like a land cruise.