Amtrak train 20, the northbound CRESCENT, was approaching the north end of Norfolk Southern’s 5-mile bridge over Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. The train consisted of P42DC’s 73 and 9 with eight cars: Amfleet coaches 25035, 25052 and 25106, Amfleet lounge 28008, Viewliner diner 68002 ATLANTA, un-named Viewliner sleepers 62008 and 62029, and Viewliner baggage car 61007. |