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City by the Lake.org, The Voice of Michigan City, Indiana _ City Talk _ NICTD Testing New Double Decker South Shore Cars

Posted by: jb9152 Dec 13 2008, 11:18 AM

The first two new double-decker railcars were out testing yesterday; passed down 11th Street between 1 and 2 PM. They'll be out on the line periodically, during acceptance testing. Don't panic if you see them!

Posted by: Roger Kaputnik Dec 13 2008, 03:04 PM

Do they look like the El cars?

Posted by: jb9152 Dec 13 2008, 07:46 PM

QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Dec 13 2008, 03:04 PM)

Do they look like the El cars?

They look a lot like the new Metra cars. Here's a shot of them:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nictd1000/3048319743/sizes/l/

Posted by: Roger Kaputnik Dec 15 2008, 09:53 AM

Not as much panache as the orange cars but they look like they will be more comfortable.

Posted by: southsider2k7 Dec 15 2008, 09:54 AM

Are those cars sitting up at the shops? I'd love to get some pics!

Posted by: jb9152 Dec 15 2008, 12:03 PM

They have very comfortable seats, according to the Ass't CMO, with whom I spoke. The cars are likely sitting outside, probably visible from the Roeske Avenue bridge.