Not sure what you mean. It's not stuck in Spokane. The set was able to go out as 8(19), which is running across Montana right now.
if a locomotive had been up front ???
I've taken the Builder in December several times. Heat onboard is fine, sometimes more than "fine" for my own personal comfort. Problem for a Californian will be off the train. I've been on Minot when it was -4° F. Got back on quick. Assuming you are boarding in Chicago, the wind off the lake can cut right through you even if the temperature isn't all that cold, like the 30s.
No, the Talgo cab-car was in front and that thing is tiny. If a locomotive had been in front if probably would've just needed a new nose, and that's a routine fix. Locomotives aren't part of the Talgo set, meaning that only the locomotive would need replacing, the rest of the set could immediately go back into service with a new engine.
Thanks for the info! I'm the way you used to be... terrified for the weather but also really hoping for some snow.
Chicago: bring a sturdy scarf, even more important than gloves!
It’s funny how that is. In Wisconsin, when the fall weather would drop into the 20’s, it seemed cold. By January, you were shoveling snow in a sweatshirt and considering 20’s a thaw.
Probably extreme cold temperatures. When it's really cold BNSF does directional running so as to minimize the need to throw switches, westbound on the XO Sub, eastbound on the Hillsboro and Devils Lake Subs.
Thanks That makes sense.
`Are the T&E crews fully qualified on that diversion since it happens often?
Unsure whether or not they need a pilot for the KO Sub, but they might stay qualified on it. Similar to between Roseville and Marysville (Binney Jct) over the former SP East Valley line. Amtrak crews maintain qualification on it even though the normal Starlight route is on the former WP between Sacramento (Haggin Jct) and Binney Jct.
I find that interesting…I’m wondering about how many other places around the country, have a similar situation…Amtrak crews qualified on detour routes?
During the Annual UP Trackwork in East Texas between Longview and Dallas, the Texas Eagletes are sometimes rerouted on the Old Mopac Eagle Route ( in lieu of bustitutions between Longview and Ft Worth) via Kilgore,Palestine,Corsicana,Hearne( Crew Change )Rockdale,and Taylor, where it then resumes the Regular Route to/from Austin,San Marcos and San Antonio.I find that interesting…I’m wondering about how many other places around the country, have a similar situation…Amtrak crews qualified on detour routes?
When's the last time that happened?
