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ACS-64s in transit, tests, & deliveries

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, June 2, 2014 5:15 PM

I expect to take #30 from Chicago to Washington later this week; I hope there will be nothing to delay my arrival--of course, I would probably eat lunch in the diner if we are two hours or so late, but I will be meeting a cousin, in King George, Va., whom I never knew existed until about a year ago, and want to bring her up to date on our common ancestors (back to in the seventeenth century, when the immigrants came to Virginia).

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, June 2, 2014 5:10 PM

Balt, are you going to apply?

Could this have been sticking brakes? If so, why were they sticking? Why would anyone with a modicum of knowledge as to what would heat the wheels have said, "OK, keep going"?

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Posted by BaltACD on Monday, June 2, 2014 4:41 PM

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From Trainorders.com:

 

Probably nobody asked because they assumed that big, bad evil CSX had stuck a  slow, lumbering freight train in front of the Capitol Limited.
Think again.
The reason for the delay was two of Amtrak's newest pieces of equipment,  deadheading ACS-64 electric locomotives AMTK 612 and 613.
The train started having problems with the ACS-64s after departing Toledo.   Upon arrival at Cleveland, the wheels of the deadheading engines were glowing orange.  Car inspectors approved continuing on to Pittsburgh.  Although the  engineer did not report an untoward "drag" on the train, conductors and passengers  noticed a lingering "burning smell."  It lingered into the last car of the train  all the way to Washington DC.  When the train arrived at Pittsburgh, nothing was  made about the problem.  The train departed and made it about twenty minutes  before the wheels locked up on the ACS-64s.  It blocked the main line at Rankin  for three hours.
Ultimately the train was almost six hours late into Washington DC.  Rumors are  that damage to the two ACS-64s is well into six figures and may approach a half  million dollars.

Amtrak had better be looking for some engineers and mechanical employees that have the knowledge and skills to protect the company's equipment.

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Posted by Phoebe Vet on Monday, June 2, 2014 3:46 PM

From Trainorders.com:

 

Probably nobody asked because they assumed that big, bad evil CSX had stuck a  slow, lumbering freight train in front of the Capitol Limited.
Think again.
The reason for the delay was two of Amtrak's newest pieces of equipment,  deadheading ACS-64 electric locomotives AMTK 612 and 613.
The train started having problems with the ACS-64s after departing Toledo.   Upon arrival at Cleveland, the wheels of the deadheading engines were glowing orange.  Car inspectors approved continuing on to Pittsburgh.  Although the  engineer did not report an untoward "drag" on the train, conductors and passengers  noticed a lingering "burning smell."  It lingered into the last car of the train  all the way to Washington DC.  When the train arrived at Pittsburgh, nothing was  made about the problem.  The train departed and made it about twenty minutes  before the wheels locked up on the ACS-64s.  It blocked the main line at Rankin  for three hours.
Ultimately the train was almost six hours late into Washington DC.  Rumors are  that damage to the two ACS-64s is well into six figures and may approach a half  million dollars.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, June 2, 2014 2:50 PM

Unconfirmed Reports on other site say 612 & 613 have major damaged on ferry trip from CHI - WASH Capitol limited.  Train was over 6 hours late to WASH.   Anyone confirm ?

One unconfirmed report said MU lines incorrectly attached causing brakes to engage and wheels become overheated.  This report seems suspect ?

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, May 30, 2014 7:32 PM

600 - 606 all operated today at and south of NYP about 1/2 & 1/2 heavy load regionals and long distance.  Only report about north of NYP is that there still are some issues with the 60 Hz currents and ACSES which is slightly different New Haven - BOS from on PRR south of NYP track.

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 6:47 AM

612 and 613 are in Chicago this morning about a block or two north of 18th Street.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:40 PM

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Unconfirmed report 612 & 613 sandwiched between 2 P-42s on 6 ( 25 ) which would place it on 30 (27 ).  Any confirmation and pictures ?

 
6 so late into Chicago that both 50 and 30 already left so 612 & 613 appear to overnight in Chicago.  Only other possibility is putting units on 48 ?
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Posted by blue streak 1 on Sunday, May 25, 2014 4:44 PM

Unconfirmed report 612 & 613 sandwiched between 2 P-42s on 6 ( 25 ) which would place it on 30 (27 ).  Any confirmation and pictures ?

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, May 23, 2014 4:54 PM

Have observed the new units moving to DC on the Eastbound Capitol Limited - P030 on CSX.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, May 23, 2014 12:49 PM

Although always subject to changes  Amtrak #6  ( 26 ) leaving Emeryville scheduled to have  612 & 613  sandwiched between 2 P-42s.   Various reports have 600 -605 accepted with others going thru final testing.  However only 604 is conditionally approved NYP - BOS.  Anyone with information on why not operating most units on 12.5 & 25 KV AC ?  

 

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Posted by rcdrye on Monday, May 5, 2014 2:41 PM

611 was at the Boston Engine Terminal on April 30. 

 

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:46 AM

611 arrived at 18th Street yesterday on the CZ and was parked there on this morning.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 10:32 PM

Several items about operations on the NEC.  NOTE:  All these reports are second hand and changes can happen  at any time.

1. Maybe Full acceptance of  600 - 602 south of NYP qualified but only 600 so far NYP - BOS ?

2.  All units running WASH - NYP only due to some modifications needed for NH line ?  Also keeps them closer to WASH and / or Bear.

3.  Often units are placed on NYP originations / terminations especially LD trains with their better pulling power of a longer train?

4.  MODs for Harrisburg not complete yet ?

5.  Report that the 18 car certification trip may be run next week ?  For some reason it may only be 16 cars and lead unit towing another ACS-64 simulating 2 cars?  Maybe second unit a escue motor in case of lead failure ?  No idea how the lack of HEP demand will be accounted  ?

6.  18 car certification scheduled to be BOS - WASH and maybe WASH - BOS ? as well ?  No train numbers yet but suspect will be an all daylight run(s) ? 

EDIT:  Forgot 603 - 605 are test running WASH -  NYP but not fully accepted ?

 

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, April 21, 2014 8:30 AM

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Possible  #611 will  be on eastbound Saturday Cal Z ?

East bound 170, 611, 45 on CAL Z
 
 
 
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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, April 18, 2014 9:24 PM

Possible  #611 will  be on eastbound Saturday Cal Z ?

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Posted by ccc on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:39 AM

Do you mean 822?

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:24 PM

Reported that Amtrak is planning to ship  610  tomorrow (Wednesday ) on Train #6 CAL Z.  Roster may be 822,  610,  51 ? 

If so way to get  pictures  of two  different types  ( sort of )  of electrics running together

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 6:02 PM

Its 609 on Cal Z is still 7:30 late going to Denver. 

LINK:::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYlixYrLSLs

 

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 9:51 PM

Have a report that 609 or 610 is on the late CAL Z that left Emeryville today.  Cal Z was late due to broken bolster on dinning car. Running about 7 Hr late.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, March 10, 2014 9:16 PM

Unconfirmed reports that 609 and / or 60 will be coming on CAL Z in a few days.

600 and 601 are in service with others still going thru acceptance.  Many software changes are slowing acceptance. 

One HHP-8  ( 656 ? )  reported to be going to Wilmington dead  not to be reactivated due to major problems.  

 

 

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Posted by Dakguy201 on Saturday, March 1, 2014 8:20 AM

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Here is a you tube of them out of Emeryville.  Also next train is a view of the Comet cars train running into Emeryville.

I think you are going to have to re-upload that clip.  It has audio but no video.

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Friday, February 28, 2014 6:47 AM

607 turned up this morning (02/28/14) at 18th Street in Chicago en route to the NEC.

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Posted by rcdrye on Friday, February 28, 2014 6:32 AM

Cabbage numbers are 90 + original F40 number.  Trailing Cabbage 90225 was (2nd)  Amtrak 225, part of the original F40 order built in April 1976. (1st Amtrak 225 was ex-L&N E8 795, renumbered 442 when the F40s arrived)

The ACS64's seem to handle being between the P42s on train 6 pretty well.  Do they have the same diesel control capabilities the HHP8's were built with?

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Posted by NorthWest on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:28 PM

The Cabbage on the second train is interesting, being in Caltrain colors with Amtrak California decals. I think it is an ex-Amtrak unit.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:14 PM

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Report that # 6 Cal Z is heading east today with consist of 144. 608, 607,153 from Emeryville east bound.

Here is a you tube of them out of Emeryville.  Also next train is a view of the Comet cars train running into Emeryville.
 
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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:24 PM

Report that # 6 Cal Z is heading east today with consist of 144. 608, 607,153 from Emeryville east bound.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Sunday, February 23, 2014 10:09 AM

600 at Newark ( EWR ) airport station.   also many additional photos and videos of different ACS-64s. acceleration appears decent ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnGwOiq0Wds

 

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, February 20, 2014 9:06 AM

Best picture that I found of 601 pulling a 4 car train.

Sorry had to redo link as puter made me do an operator error.

 http://ppcdn.500px.org/61589993/793cace7edf2440ecf83005aced2db07492c9f71/4.jpg

 

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Posted by daveklepper on Thursday, February 20, 2014 7:05 AM

THANKS

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