The
Motive Power International MP36PH is used by a number
of cities across the country for commuter service, their
often distinctive and colorful paint schemes serving
to make these locomotives the “figureheads” for local
commuter service.
The
modern Nippon Sharyo-built Gallery Bi-Level is based
off of the same concept as the original Santa Fe “El
Capitan” Bi-level design concept, whose success went
on to inspire such double decker cars as Amtrak’s Superliners
and the Bombardier Bi-Level car which is also used in
commuter service. Today, gallery Bi-Level cars such
as those used by the Chicago Metra commuter service
can be seen operating in several states across the United
States, such as Virginia and California.
