NEC 4.0 Commuter Rails

[Don6218]

Hello all, stupid question day.

On the NEC V4.0, there are tracks that run outside of the Main Amtrak rails, a Commuter Rail System, I believe. What trains run on these rails and where? I tried a couple of searches, but it only brought up Amtrak on NEC. Tried Transit as well as Commuter Rail, but still only Acelas and Silverliners.

I know that when setting up the activities, often they use the 2000 series cars, in various paint schemes, but it just doesn't look right. Do the trains using these "Secondary Rails" utilize Third Rail or Overhead?

I have run a few of the activities from here that use the 2000 series, but I have yet to see any of them in the SIM, in Open Rails. I remember running in MSTS and seeing a few running, and even had to wait for one to Crossover at one point.

Thanks for any help on this.

[Vince]

Hey Don . .
There are two areas that sport adjoining commuter rail; Maryland Light Rail (Baltimore) and Washington Metro.Runs up to New Carrollton.
I don't know of suitable stock but use your own preferences now that you know the operators. Metro is 750vdc third rail and MLR is 750vdc overhead wire. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Light_RailLink
There's a picture . . .Chicago El stock is a good fit for the Metro.
regards,

[hiball 3985]

I use the Miami Burt cars for the "Mr Toads Wild Ride" on the DC Metro and still use MP54's on the Maryland line.
DC metro.JPG

[Don6218]

Thank you both for that information. It is always nice to know what the prototype runs as well as others in the SIM. Those Miami cars look right at home. ;-)