N Concrete Tie Loader, Amtrak (AMTK) Yellow/Red#15552

These flat cars have been specially modified to carry concrete railroad ties in Maintenance of Way trains for Amtrak. The car has a unique on-deck rail system to allow a gantry crane to traverse the cars to unload ties trackside. Founded in 1971, Amtrak is the largest North American passenger rail network serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states across 600 miles of track.