Observed #5 (28), Zephyr, today. In consist is a Coach that has been shrink wrapped with a San Francisco promotional ad.
First I've ever seen or learned of this; single level cars of course, but never a Superliner.
Posted by TBlack (Member # 181) on :
That's a lot of shrink wrap! I wonder how they put it on?
Posted by Vincent206 (Member # 15447) on :
Usually the graphic is printed on a large sheet of vinyl and then applied by hand with a squeegee. It's kind of like installing a billboard, except it's sheets of printed vinyl instead of sheets of paper. Most of the graphics on the sides of Amtrak's locomotives and passenger cars are made of vinyl.
Posted by chrisg (Member # 2488) on :
I think it is very dangerous for a car to be shrink wrapped as you can't see out the window. If there is an accident how do you know what is outside the car? Amtrak says See America, good luck from that car or any Metrolink or Coaster also uses. If they want to shrink wrap something how about locomotives or baggage cars.
Chris
Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :
I couldn't agree more, Mr. Guenzler. Contrary to what some say, the shrink wrap does obstruct a passenger's view.
Overseas, shrink wrapped cars are "quite proliferate". Last July, my view of countryside I had not seen in over 50 years was obstructed with OBB Rail Jet signage over my window riding Munich to Salzburg.