Reported 637 is on Cal Z #6/ 10 from Emeryville. Just saw a picture confirming this ferry trip.
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
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.
633 spotted at Chicago Union Station coach yard this morning (03/02/2015)
Reported and saw picture of 633 leaving on tr #6 today ( Tuesday )
632 spotted in CUS coach yard this morning (02/23/2015)
635 was at Chicago Union Station yesterday (02/20/2015) in the CZ consist.
blue streak 1 Unconfirmed report that 632 in CHI and 635 on tr 6 / 18. check it out.
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
blue streak 1 There may be 2 more ACS-64s ready to roll or already on the way. Anyone ?
There may be 2 more ACS-64s ready to roll or already on the way. Anyone ?
Reportedly 632 moving today 635 tomorrow.
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 ?
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
Saw video of 631 on Cal Z
Unconfirmed report 631 on today's Cal Z ( Sat )
628 spotted at Chicago Union Station this morning (12/30/14, 6:00 AM)
630 seen on video near Ottumpa
628 unconfirmed report at Oakland to come east on Cal Z #6/25 Dec
A very unconfirmed report that 2 ACS-64s headed to Emeryville today. Anyone with info ?
629 spotted in Chicago this morning (12/22/14, 6:15 AM) on my inbound ride to work.
Saw video of 629 on train 6 no link or date. Unconfirmed report 628 still at factory.
626 at Rocklin Ca. 12/06 /2014
Sam1 CSSHEGEWISCH AMTK 627 is in Chicago this morning (12/9, 6:00 AM) waiting for placement in the Capitol Limited motive power. How do you know where the locomotive (AMTK 627) is in its journey to the east coast?
CSSHEGEWISCH AMTK 627 is in Chicago this morning (12/9, 6:00 AM) waiting for placement in the Capitol Limited motive power.
AMTK 627 is in Chicago this morning (12/9, 6:00 AM) waiting for placement in the Capitol Limited motive power.
How do you know where the locomotive (AMTK 627) is in its journey to the east coast?
I visually spotted it from my train (Metra Southwest) on the way to work this morning.
Lots of unconfirmed reports.
1. ACS-64 # 626 reported behind locos of Cal Z train 6/ 06 Dec. If so should arrive CHI Monday
2. # 627 reported on 6 / 07 Dec. If so should arrive CHI Tuesday.
3. #628, 629 reported ready to be delivered to Emeryville.
Any pictures or confirmation from other posters ?
"ApproachMedium" on railroad.net confirmed the problem early, and has said"I cannot disclose the extent of the damage, but it will need a bit of work before its safe to return to service."
Unconfirmed report that #600 had a high voltage circuit breaker fire. Some loco damage. Anyone with more information ?
Unconfirmed report ACS-64 #625 will be on Cal Z train #6 leaving EMY today ?
rcdrye"Electricity keeping its own books - forsooth!"
With the Hercules three-oughts-one!
"Electricity keeping its own books - forsooth!"
From "Tom Swift and his Electric Locomotive, Or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails" by Victor Appleton
(Grosset & Dunlap 1922)
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