629 spotted in Chicago this morning (12/22/14, 6:15 AM) on my inbound ride to work.
A very unconfirmed report that 2 ACS-64s headed to Emeryville today. Anyone with info ?
630 seen on video near Ottumpa
628 unconfirmed report at Oakland to come east on Cal Z #6/25 Dec
628 spotted at Chicago Union Station this morning (12/30/14, 6:00 AM)
Unconfirmed report 631 on today's Cal Z ( Sat )
Saw video of 631 on Cal Z
If SEPTA orders new motors can that mean an extension of more
ACS-64s being built? Siemens would certainly be in a very favorable position to win a contract. Both price and delivery time. As well a reciprocal SEPTA maintenance contract with Amtrak would help both operators. Interchange of motors also possibile. Since Septa operates on the NEC units can be identical both equipment (125 MAS) and signaling.
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2015/01/new-septa-budget-calls-for-new-locomotives-cars-trolleys
631 was on Cal Z Jan 11. If it arrived WASH the 13th that would mean no deliveries for one month. Any one know why ? Possibilities ---
1. Operative motors available became too tight on NEC accelerating deliveries ?
2. Major hardware and software changes being performed at factory before being sent east ? Possible if now enough motors available for NEC. This speculation comes from the much better on time performance the past several months.
3. Financial constraints ?
4. Concerns about dispatch east during extreme winter weather ?
There may be 2 more ACS-64s ready to roll or already on the way. Anyone ?
blue streak 1 There may be 2 more ACS-64s ready to roll or already on the way. Anyone ?
Reportedly 632 moving today 635 tomorrow.
Unconfirmed report that 632 in CHI and 635 on tr 6 / 18. check it out.
blue streak 1 Unconfirmed report that 632 in CHI and 635 on tr 6 / 18. check it out.
From another group 635 at Galesburg today http://youtu.be/rpn8-uNbQj4
635 was at Chicago Union Station yesterday (02/20/2015) in the CZ consist.
632 spotted in CUS coach yard this morning (02/23/2015)
Reported and saw picture of 633 leaving on tr #6 today ( Tuesday )
633 spotted at Chicago Union Station coach yard this morning (03/02/2015)
629 & 630 reported bracketing a three car train yesterday on the Harrisburg line. Saw u tube of them bracketing a 3 car train today on the Hell Gate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW6cnRBMbjU
This first test will establish that any 2 units will work end to end of train on longer trains. Note: This was never able to be done with HHP-8s and only some AEM-7s due to a different throttle control than standard 8 position throttle.
Here is a picture of the returning bracket train heading west near New Haven. Picture is at the rear of train. What is interesting is how snow swirls aroud the rear of a train and sticks to all surfaces.
http://www.railpictures.net/photo/521903
Reported 637 is on Cal Z #6/ 10 from Emeryville. Just saw a picture confirming this ferry trip.
Unconfirmed report ACS-64 #634 riding on Cal Z #6 / 11.
Unconfirmed report that ACS-64s 638 & 639 are on Cal Z #6/28 from Emeryville.
Picture of 638 & 639 on Cal Z
https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/
blue streak 1 Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/
Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z
I rode #30, arriving in D.C. today (3/31). The 639 was deadheading, as is customary, behind the engines. A Superliner diner was also deadheading, but on the end of the train. Maybe they were rotating out an Autotrain diner? Finally, they were still using a Heritage baggage car.
Unconfirmed report 641 will be on CAL Z #6 Friday morning. Must have missed 640.
Found picture of 640 enroute April 3rd.. Nothing for 641 yet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L8--smZ8PU&feature=youtu.be
with 28 AEM-7ACs still in service once 600 - 641 are cleared for unlimited service that will give Amtrak 70 motors to operate on the NEC. That will be the same number of ACS-64s that are on order. Any further ACS-64 cleared for unlimited service may allow for retirements starting of the AEM-7ACs.
Video of 641 enroute behind train #6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WGlcZpa-hs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDz3mgeMNN4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqtg4geMxGI&feature=youtu.be
641 was in Chicago yesterday (04/20) waiting to head east in the consist of #30
Unconfirmed report 642 east bound on # 6/25 ( Saturday ) also reported with no paint job. Speculation abounds. if not painted what paint it will be ia anyone's guess.
We are on CZ 5; 4/26; just saw one EB on #6; a meet between Grandby & G'wood springs
from the Far East of the Sunset Route
(In the shadow of the Huey P Long bridge)
More unconfirmed reports that 629 ( RI collision ) has been shrink wrapped to preven weather damage. Location at present unknown. Anyone with pictures or info ?
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