Introduced by Amtrak in April 1989, the Horizon fleet (also known as the Amfleet IIIs) were based on the Pullman-Standard Comet-series commuter cars built since 1970. The new Horizon fleet consisted predominantly of two basic car types - Coach and Dinette - with 86 and 18 cars respectively forming the 104-car order placed with Bombardier.
Full underbody details unique to each car style
Full multi-color interior detail with separate seats
Folding steps or fixed stairs as appropriate
GSI G70 trucks with free-rolling, turned-metal wheelsets
Accurate painting and lettering
Constant interior lighting in DC and DCC
Working marker lights
Separately-applied metal grab irons