ACS-64s in transit, tests, & deliveries

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ACS-64   #655 at Frazier, colorodo followed by heritage baggage  1705.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXsAhRUhIxs

 

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656

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jakkFuBTzVA

 

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Unconfirmed that 656 on train 6 (30 ) and 655  on tr 6 ( 31 )

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

654 was spotted in the CUS coach yard yesterday (08/18) on my ride home.

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Video of 654 in Iowa today along with an extra dining car on the rear.  Wonder if we missed 653 ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDDk3YXvVAg

 

 

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Unconfirmed report 654 on CAL Z #6/15.

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652 on eastbound Cal Z

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Y0iE__IY8

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Unconfirmed report another ACS-64 on east bound CAL Z /02.

[CJtrainguy]

648 went from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station behind the Capitol Limited departing on 6/20.

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651 on Cardinal at Orange, Va

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=62&v=LpNxiGxSavk

 

 

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

650 was sighted by me yesterday afternoon and this morning (07/23) at CUS.

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650 behind Cal Z

651 behind Cardinal

 

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Video of 651 on Cal Z

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7lK9lJXBPk

Unconfirmed report 650 on train 6/ 19 July

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bJDqaIxGBs

 

 

 

 

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Unconfirmed report 649 behind locos of a late departing CCardinal tr 50/ 19 jul.

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Unconfirmed report 650 & 651 due to be pick up from Siemens today or tomorrow,

 

  ACS  # 651 reported behind locos of  #6 / 18 July.

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Unconfirmed report 650 & 651 due to be pick up from Siemens today or tomorrow,

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Confirmed video of # 648 eastbound on Tr # 6 / 16 July behind 74 & 77.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ2RWf0leFo

 

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Video of ACS-65  #649   on eastbound Tr #6 / 15 july following a smoking P-42  159.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFkmRulXSNg

 

 

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Unconfirmed report 649 on a late departing #6 today Wed.  Don't know status of 648.

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Unconfirmed that 648 & 649 may be picked up from Siemens Thursday July 10th.

 

Well that report was in error and now an unconfirmed report that an ACS-64 headed to Oakland.  Maybe on Train #6 tomorrow ?

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Unconfirmed that 648 & 649 may be picked up from Siemens Thursday July 10th.

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642 first revenue run 7/02/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJlVMDhtOg0

Any one know why no delivery since June 15th ?  Maybe fixing some problem found duriing NEC testing ?

 

[NorthWest]

Preliminary SEPTA rendering:

http://septa.org/rebuilding/img/vehicles/2015-06-multi-level-car.jpg

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

646 spotted this morning (05/15) at Chicago Union Station coach yard.

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UP 7106 leading train #6 and ACS-64   # 646

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq_H6m2iCvg

 

 

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Unconfirmed 647 on #6 / 10- June.  #646 on #6 / 11 June. Waiting for picture confirmation. 

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642 test train.  Notice how much the variable tension CAT bounces before and after the motor passes.  Now that is an indication how much the constant tension CAT is needed on the routes.  Every time there is an interruption in power it has potential to fry the electronics. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxoNeKaOnts

 

 

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Veterns unit 642 at Paoli waiting for septa to clear so it can enter outside track.  Note the low spot that 642 sinks just past far switch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvQExtKBhU

646 & 647 unconfirmed report to be leaving Siemens plant today.

 

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CSSHEGEWISCH

I doubt that MARC or MBTA would buy them.  MARC appears to be headed to a diesel-only operation and they would be oddballs on MBTA, suitable for only one line.

 

MARC uses the HHPs I believe and they are needed for their 125 MPH operation WASH - BAL - Perryville.  Otherwise Amtrak may limit the number of MARC trains operating on that route.  The diesels cannot make that speed or pull as many MARC cars.  So MARC can either spend some dollars for new electric motors or a lot more dollars making the route 3 and 4 tracks.  MARC already takes delays often whenever Amtrak is slightly off schedule.

The eventual proposed Acela and regional schedules over that route will put more pressure on MARC.  As well Amtrak is boostig the electrical capacity through out the NYP - WASH section to support more electric train service..

As far as MBTA goes its BOS - PVD does not have as many Amtrak trains so maybe 125 MPH motors will not be needed.  However the new route proposed to the fall river area is supposed to be electric as well so maybe some motor pulled long trains.  

 

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

The order isn't too surprising for SEPTA.  I don't think that it's leading to a phase-out of MU trains as much as an expansion of service.

I doubt that MARC or MBTA would buy them.  MARC appears to be headed to a diesel-only operation and they would be oddballs on MBTA, suitable for only one line.