I have a Bachmann HO Spectrum HHP-8 on order and I was looking for input as to what type of consist this monster pulls in real life, so I can attempt to replicate it on my new layout.  I kind of "assumed" (bad word, I know) that the Acela Regional Amfleets were the proper cars, so I was going to go with three or four of the Amfleet I Acela Regional coaches (item 13109) plus one of the Amfleet I Acela Regional cafe cars (item 13113).  Then I saw the Phase IV-B and Phase V schemes, which do not appear much different from the basic Phase IV scheme (unless the photos on the Bachmann web site are not current).  I had been out of the hobby for a couple of years, which is why I now find myself asking a newbie question.

Any suggestions would be appreciated (if I had to wager on this I would place my bet on Dave Harrison knowing exactly what to do)...

Thanks,

Mark F.