HammerJack
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2019
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Amtrak was able to squeeze some extra runs into the timetable, but I’m curious how they did it. Without using HHP8s, met cab cars, or running a motor on each end, you still need to accomplish some switching at NYP or WAS.
At NYP and WAS lower level, running the engine around the consist would probably work, although it requires a free track to make the move; not sure they can just assume a track will be open.
At WAS upper level, there’s no way to run the engine around, so they’d need a second motor to avoid wyeing the train.
Even if they run the motor around at WAS lower level, are they really going to use that space on Washington originators and terminators? There’s already a handful of trains that run south of DC, plus the VRE parade during rush hours.
Obviously once the HHP8s show up, this will become a lot simpler. I’m just curious how they’re doing it now. Perhaps they’re still wyeing at WAS and taking the loop at NYP, and the time saved from not flipping seats allowed for a few extra trips per day.
At NYP and WAS lower level, running the engine around the consist would probably work, although it requires a free track to make the move; not sure they can just assume a track will be open.
At WAS upper level, there’s no way to run the engine around, so they’d need a second motor to avoid wyeing the train.
Even if they run the motor around at WAS lower level, are they really going to use that space on Washington originators and terminators? There’s already a handful of trains that run south of DC, plus the VRE parade during rush hours.
Obviously once the HHP8s show up, this will become a lot simpler. I’m just curious how they’re doing it now. Perhaps they’re still wyeing at WAS and taking the loop at NYP, and the time saved from not flipping seats allowed for a few extra trips per day.