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=== Consist === The ''Auto Train'' operates using Amtrak's fleet of bi-level [[Superliner (railcar)|Superliner]] equipment. A typical [[consist]] includes two or three locomotives, followed by a [[Superliner (railcar)#Transition sleepers|transition sleeper car]] for crew use, six [[Superliner (railcar)#Sleeping cars|sleeping cars]] for first-class passengers, a [[Superliner (railcar)#Lounges|sightseer lounge car]] and a full-service [[Superliner (railcar)#Dining cars|dining car]], both for first-class passengers, four [[Superliner (railcar)#Coaches|coach cars]], a café/lounge car for coach passengers, and more than 23 [[Autorack|autoracks]] for transporting vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otte |first=Steven |date=January 27, 2022 |title=Ask MR: Modeling the Amtrak Auto Train |url=https://www.trains.com/mrr/beginners/ask-trains/ask-mr-modeling-the-amtrak-auto-train/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=Trains |language=en-US |quote=Today, the typical Amtrak Auto-Train consist is a transition sleeper for the crew, six sleepers for passengers, four coaches, one diner, one lounge, one café car, and upwards of 23 auto racks. Depending on its length, the train is pulled by two or three General Electric Dash-9 P40DC diesel-electric locomotives, standard for the Amtrak fleet.}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Amtrak's Auto Train {{!}} Reviews, Photos & More {{!}} TrainReview |url=https://trainreview.com/train/auto-train |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513184458/https://trainreview.com/train/auto-train |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |access-date=March 1, 2021 |website=trainreview.com}}</ref> Superliner sleeping cars contain a mix of accommodations, including deluxe bedrooms on the upper level, roomettes on both levels, a family bedroom, and an accessible bedroom. Coach cars are equipped with reclining seats on both levels. The sightseer lounge car features wrap-around windows on the upper level and a café on the lower level.<ref name=":1" /> At approximately {{Convert|3/4|mi|km ft}} in length, the Auto Train is among the [[Longest trains|longest passenger trains in the world]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robbins |first=Jenna Rose |date=2021-07-16 |title=Amtrak Auto Train: Pros & Cons |url=https://jennarobbins.com/2021/07/amtrak-auto-train-pro-cons/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=Jenna Rose Robbins |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Britton |first=Jerry |date=February 1, 2022 |title=Amtrak Auto Train |url=https://jbritton.pennsyrr.com/index.php/post-pennsy/other-railroads-articles-blog/latest-articles-blog-postpennsy/593-amtrak-auto-train |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=The Pennsy Modeler}}</ref>
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