ACS-64s in transit, tests, & deliveries

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SEPTA is buying some!

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20150528_SEPTA_plans_to_spend__154_million_on_new_locomotives.html

 

This is good for many reasons.

1.  SEPTA can buy exactly same options lowering its costs.

2.  Amtrak can give these the HSR tests to trouble shoot any problems.

3.  This must mean the Wayne junction substation upgrades to its electrical system will be complete by delivery.

4.  If Amtrak needs more units or some replacements then the assembly line can add extra units to production.

5.  With this many units on order and option appears SEPTA is moving toward more loco hauled trains.

6.  SEPTA may have Bear / Wilmington do heavy overhauls.

7.  May move MARC closer to buying some and maybe even MBTA ?

8.  Amtrak may have anticipated this and is reason the AEM-DCs being scrapped and -ACs  kept  and maybe leased to MARC and SEPTA.  Certainly  makes AEM-7s more of an orphan at MARC.

 

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SEPTA is buying some!

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20150528_SEPTA_plans_to_spend__154_million_on_new_locomotives.html

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644 and 645 were both spotted this morning (5/26, 6:10 AM) at Chicago Union Station coach yard.

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Video of 644 & 645 on Cal Z chasing a BNSF coal train.

http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/55208-acs-64-heads-up/page-73

 

 

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Unconfirmed report that 644 & 645 are eastbound on Cal Z #6 that left Emeryville Saurday May 23. Arrrive DEN Sunday evening and CHI Monday afternoon. 

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https://www.heritageunits.com/Locomotive/Photo/14158

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The Veterans ACS-64 has been released from Beech Grove, but I can't find a good picture yet.

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Really good photoshopped 'what if?' pictures at the bottom.

http://www.hebners.net/amtrak/amtACS64.html

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643 was sighted this morning (05/12, 6:15AM) in the Chicago Union Station coach yard.

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youtube of 643 enroute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9IenxgZFsA

 

 

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Unconfirmed report  #643 was sent to California state RR museum today for display tomorrow for some special event.  Reported will return to Siemens later.

 

Unconfirmed report 643 is on Cal Z # 6 / 09 May in Iowa somewhere

 

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While waiting in SAC on CZ5 @ 14:55 4/27 saw #643 pull thru & park just west of the station; have pic's of it connected behind #200 another (#unkwn)

 

I should have said: "have pic's of #643 pullrd behind #200 & another P42DC (# unknown)"

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642 spotted this morning (04/28) in Chicago Union Station coach yard.

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Unconfirmed report  #643 was sent to California state RR museum today for display tomorrow for some special event.  Reported will return to Siemens later.

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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.

 

Here is youtube of 642 with just its base coat of paint without any stripes.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rU1ykjG05Y

 

Rumors have it going to beech grove for special painting. You observers need to see if it is on today's Hoosier or tomorrow's Cardinal

 

 

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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.

 

. Photos show that it is painted but is sans logo and and missing the blue across the ends, should be in Chicago now.

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While waiting in SAC on CZ5 @ 14:55 4/27 saw #643 pull thru & park just west of the station; have pic's of it connected behind #200 another (#unkwn)

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We just met C-Z 6 (27) just west of Colfax Ca.  No ACS-64  on this one.  From C Z 5 due into EMY today (4/27)

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We just met C-Z 6 (27) just west of Colfax Ca.  No ACS-64  on this one.  From C Z 5 due into EMY today (4/27)

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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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We are on CZ 5; 4/26; just saw one EB on #6; a meet between Grandby & G'wood springs

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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.

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641 was in Chicago yesterday (04/20) waiting to head east in the consist of #30

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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

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

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Unconfirmed report 641 will be on CAL Z #6 Friday morning.  Must have missed 640.

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Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/

 

 

 

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Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/

 

 

 

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Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/

 

 

 

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Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/

 

 

 

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Picture of 638 & 649 on Cal Z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/

 

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.

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Picture of 638 & 639 on Cal Z

https://www.flickr.com/photos/grefe_stricken/16792848678/

 

 

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Unconfirmed report that ACS-64s 638 & 639 are on Cal Z #6/28 from Emeryville.

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Unconfirmed report  ACS-64  #634 riding on Cal Z #6 / 11.