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<p>[quote user="oltmannd"]</p> <p>[quote user="Sam1"]To my questions: Can the SD70M run 79 mph, which is the maximum speed for the Sunset? Also, would the Amtrak engineer be permitted to pilot the UP locomotive, or would it have been operated by a UP engineer? Any idea how much Amtrak would have to pay UP for the use of one of its locomotives and maybe one of its engineers?[/quote]</p> <p>I second the "70 mph for the SD70M".</p> <p>The Amtrak engineer is fully qualified on the route and can run anything they put on there. UP could put someone on there at their own discretion. Locomotive would likely come in at $500-1000 per day. [/quote]</p> <p>Thanks for your response. Would the Amtrak engineer be entitled to any extra compensation for the switching move in San Antonio or does in fall under the category, "and other duties as may be assigned"?</p> <p>I am almost certain that Amtrak does not use a switch engine to change out and re-couple the through cars.</p>
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