Amtrak Silver Star

[JM5productions]

Isn't there usually 2 AEM-7s on the Silver Star?

[csoto95]

when amtrak reaches washington DC on the palmetto line does it exchange from electric train to diesel train

[hhp8]

yes

[sportsmovieman]

Can anyone give me a comprehensible idea of how the two Silver Services differ? (other than their take in the route which I know).

[hhp8]

I think the star has three viewliners

[nyctransitforums]

That's been debated numerous times about how many viewliners the Star and Meteor have. It varies between the two so its hard to tell. The schedule would be the best bet.

[trainboy15]

dude are u from ct thats were im from and madmanmolony

[trainzrok]

I think if its northbound with three viewliners, its the meteor

[TJBV08]

@hhp8 Three Viewliners are only used during the summer months and when the train is on the point of being over booked for sleeping car accommodation.

[mallmaven]

How can you tell if its the meteor or the star?

[nyctransitforums]

I can't. Best guess is Silver Service.

[murjax]

Well we can find out what train it is if you tell us what time the video was taken. ;)

[nyctransitforums]

Between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

[murjax]

It's the Silver Star. I was on that train a few weeks ago.

[nyctransitforums]

Cool thanks.

[murjax]

No problem. :D

[trainzrok]

Yeah it all matters on time and yes, this is indeed the star