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Amtrak Cascades Christening Ceremony
Barry Howard, Ticket Agent at Seattle's King St. Station is standing in front of a F59PHI.
Talgo Pictures - Amtrak Cascades Christening Ceremony at King St. Station in Seattle.
Photographs taken by Warren Yee
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WashARP's Internet Director standing in front of the F59PHI
painted in the Amtrak Cascades Scheme. |
A side view of Engine 467. |
An outside view of the front "fin" car, housing baggage storage. |
An outside view of the consist, starting from the coach car. |
Another outside view of the consist, starting from the Bistro Car. |
Another outside view of the consist, starting from the Custom Class Cars. |
View of the Power Car from the Outside. |
Another view of the power car from the end. Note the "Bat Wings." |
WSDOT's Jeff Schultz answering questions to guests about the
equipment, while Amtrak West's Cyndi Darlington greets guests. |
Jeff Schultz and Cyndi Darlington shakes hands. |
Cyndi Darlington and WashARP's internet director at the Custom Class Car Entrance. |
An overview look from the 2nd Avenue Extension Overpass. |
Another overview look from 2nd Avenue Extension Overpass.
Note the track renovation going on. |
Interior view of the Custom Class Coaches. |
Another interior view of the Custom Clas Coaches. |
Interior view of the Standard Coach car. |
Interior view of the dining car. |
Interior view of the Bistro (Cafe) car. |
An Interior view of the Bistro (Cafe) car.
Note the celing. A map of the Pacific NW. |
A view of the accessible Water Closet (restroom). |
A view of the standard Water Closet (restroom). |
WashARP'ers Paul Scott and "Rock" Scheuerman look over the Amtrak
Cascades Souvenirs available for sale. |
Talgo Pictures - Amtrak Cascades Christening Ceremony at King St. Station in Seattle.
Photographs taken by Jim Hamre
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Picture of the F59PHI engine painted in the Amtrak Cascades Scheme. |
Use of bicycle racks being demostrated by an Amtrak employee. |
A close up view of the Amtrak Cascades Logo. |
Another view of the consist, starting from the engine. |
Despite the ceremony, work continues at the ticket counter. |
WSDOT's Jeff Schultz is briefing Physically Challenged participants. |
Amtrak's Kurt Laird is doing final polishing, while Clarice Nakata-Hall
is doing final preparations. |
Secretary of State, Ralph Munro is speaking. |
Lt. Governor, Brad Owen is speaking. |
Gustavo Gonzales, Talgo Corporation is speaking. |
Crowds of people watching the ceremony. |
The Machinists from Pacifica Marine being recognized by the speakers. |
House Transportation Committee Co-Chair, Rep. Karen Schmidt does the honor
of christening the Mt. Rainier Talgo Train Consist. |
Senate Transportation Committee Chair, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen with an Amtrak
Conductor and a Talgo Representative, cut the honorary ribbon. |
Crowd waiting to board the Mt. Rainier Talgo trainset for an inside look. |
Interior view of the dining car. |
Interior view of the Bistro (Cafe) car. |
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Last Update: 11/30/98
Web Author: Warren Y. Yee
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