SEPTA Silverliner Woes

[Green_Elite_Cab]

Saw 2 of the MARC cars on a NB Train on the NEC about 6:30 PM today... Really neat!!!!

Also... there's a rumor going around that they may have to replace the pieces, not repair them

Cool! I'm gonna have to actually go out and train hunt one of these days (I rarely go trackside). Should be interesting stuff on the rails.

As far as the pieces go, I think you're right. the trucks aren't capable of supporting the weight. Here is a neat graphic-

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