The Amtrak Auto Train

Well, I had a chance to go and see the auto train being put together in Sanford, Fl. It was quite an interesting experience.

The AutoTrain uses Superliner cars. Here they are parked on the platform.

These yellow ramps are used to load the cars into the Autoracks. The autoracks are then switched over to the platform.

The platform is covered and extends for a good quarter mile. The train itself is one of the longest trains amtrak runs.

I found this sticker on the side of one of the locos. It shows that 831 is a p40.

Here are the two P's that pull the autotrain. They don't allow anyone past where I am standing here.

The interior of the station is very large. It is reminiscent of an airport terminal.

I like the old school signage they use to promote the autotrain.

This is one of the locomotives they use to switch the cars around the yard. It's a Dash 8-40BWH.