Ted S posted:With the Amtrak ban on private varnish, it might be tough to get something like this again (although cab videos do exist for the Santa Fe transcon, I think they were created to train new operating personnel.) A fun diversion, thanks for sharing!
At least until recently, one could get shots like Max's by riding in business class on his train, the Pennsylvanian; the business Amfleet was usually last on the train, and one could see through the rear vestibule windows. When I took trips 5, 6 and 7 years ago, no one from the train crew gave me much trouble when I stood back there for a few hours.
That said, nowadays the Pennsylvanian runs with a baggage car, so depending on the direction, one may not be able to see out the back, and footage from a private car of course affords the much clearer view seen above.
All in all, great, smooth footage, and I appreciated your choice of soundtracks as well!
