ACS-64 Heads Up

[Ryan]

I think it looks awesome, I'd love to see Amtrak do that to a motor or two.

 

[jis]

I think it looks awesome, I'd love to see Amtrak do that to a motor or two.

Brian, are you reading/listening?

 

[PerRock]

I prefer this one:

peter

(PS yes I know it's an ES64, not an ACS-64. But we don't have one for Trainz yet & the ES64 is really the same thing with some small changes)

 

[Ryan]

That's pretty good as well.

The same guy then went to work on some commuter ideas. I'd LOVE to see MARC to get in on the action:

 

[Ryan]

Really, just go join the Facebook group and see 'em all. They're awesome:

 

[CHamilton]

Wait, when did MARC start using Amcans?

 

[afigg]

Really, just go join the Facebook group and see 'em all. They're awesome:

All this photoshopping effort and no ACS-64s in possible SEPTA livery? At this point, MARC is very unlikely to purchase any ACS-64s. However SEPTA is seeking to buy new electric locomotives, so there may be SEPTA ACS-64s in a few years.

 

[jis]

MBTA might get into the market for some electric equipment too. But they of course might get it from CNR too.

 

[Agent]

AMTK 625 is reported to be on Amtrak #6(28): www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?4,3561635.

 

[Fan Railer]

Really, just go join the Facebook group and see 'em all. They're awesome:

All this photoshopping effort and no ACS-64s in possible SEPTA livery? At this point, MARC is very unlikely to purchase any ACS-64s. However SEPTA is seeking to buy new electric locomotives, so there may be SEPTA ACS-64s in a few years.

Nah, there's definitely a SEPTA photoshop:

MBTA might get into the market for some electric equipment too. But they of course might get it from CNR too.

I thought there was a huge discussion about how the MBTA wasn't going to electrify just for one/two lines, unless I missed something since then.

 

[jis]

They got the EIS for the new line approved based on electrified service to get to their pollution reduction numbers. So we will see what happens. If they actually proceed that way then it will be silly not to deply electrics on the NEC too. OTOH, if they go back on their pollution reduction promises, which they could, then all bets are off.

 

[cirdan]

I'd love to see one in Pennsy Tuscan red.

 

[Agent]

Meanwhile in reality, AMTK 625 was filmed yesterday in Colorado.

 

[Ziv]

Man. I really want to move back to Montana now.

Yeah, I know that was in Colorado, but it looks like home.

 

[Ryan]

I'd love to see one in Pennsy Tuscan red.

He's working on them.
Join the NEC Railfans group for all the fun.

 

[sitzplatz17]

Saw 602 and 606 pass each other this morning outside Union Station from the DC Metro Red Line. Almost every time I look out of the window on that stretch of my commute I see one of the ACS-64s now.

I have to say I really like them, especially those LED headlights. Can tell it's one of them from pretty far away!

 

[Agent]

And here's a look at the other side of #6(28) in Chillicothe, Iowa this morning. The train was running just under fifty minutes late. #6 has been making decent time across Iowa lately (knock on wood). Hopefully BNSF can keep it up through the holiday travel season.

 

[keelhauled]

They got the EIS for the new line approved based on electrified service to get to their pollution reduction numbers. So we will see what happens. If they actually proceed that way then it will be silly not to deply electrics on the NEC too. OTOH, if they go back on their pollution reduction promises, which they could, then all bets are off.

I fully expect them to cut the electrification as a compromise to lower the price tag. For a grand total of 20 round trips a day on a single track line electrification makes no sense.

 

[Thirdrail7]

Saw 602 and 606 pass each other this morning outside Union Station from the DC Metro Red Line. Almost every time I look out of the window on that stretch of my commute I see one of the ACS-64s now.

This is a telling statement. Now that they have entered the Keystone pool, seeing an ACS is no longer a rarity. Seeing the two remaining Amtrak HHP-8s in operation is a rarity. The DCs are also starting to feel the pinch as two more were set aside for storage.

Take your pictures while you can.

 

[neroden]

They got the EIS for the new line approved based on electrified service to get to their pollution reduction numbers. So we will see what happens. If they actually proceed that way then it will be silly not to deply electrics on the NEC too. OTOH, if they go back on their pollution reduction promises, which they could, then all bets are off.

MBTA/MassDOT have attempted to renege on pollution reduction promises repeatedly since the Big Dig. However, the result of this is that all the environmental watchdog organizations are watching them and ready to pounce, so it may be harder for them to do that at this point.

Another possibility is a "swap" -- replace planned electrification on this line with electrification on other busier lines, for a net reduction in pollution. They could probably get away with that as long as they actually *did* the electrification on the other lines.

 

[sitzplatz17]

Saw 602 and 606 pass each other this morning outside Union Station from the DC Metro Red Line. Almost every time I look out of the window on that stretch of my commute I see one of the ACS-64s now.

This is a telling statement. Now that they have entered the Keystone pool, seeing an ACS is no longer a rarity. Seeing the two remaining Amtrak HHP-8s in operation is a rarity. The DCs are also starting to feel the pinch as two more were set aside for storage.

Take your pictures while you can.

I haven't seen an HHP-8 in awhile now. i think the last one i saw from the Metro was in MARC colors.

 

[keelhauled]

Saw 602 and 606 pass each other this morning outside Union Station from the DC Metro Red Line. Almost every time I look out of the window on that stretch of my commute I see one of the ACS-64s now.

This is a telling statement. Now that they have entered the Keystone pool, seeing an ACS is no longer a rarity. Seeing the two remaining Amtrak HHP-8s in operation is a rarity. The DCs are also starting to feel the pinch as two more were set aside for storage.

Take your pictures while you can.

I haven't seen an HHP-8 in awhile now. i think the last one i saw from the Metro was in MARC colors.

I saw one in Sunnyside yard a few days ago. Looked to be on a long distance train, though it was pitch dark outside, hard to be sure. Considering how often I make my way down to the NEC, it may well be the last one I ever see.

 

[afigg]

There is a post at trainorders that states that the 2 remaining Amtrak HHP-8s have made their last revenue runs and will be "put to sleep" at Wilmington. #655 is being shop moved from NYC to Wilmington tonight and #651 will be moved from DC to Wilmington on early Monday morning. So, say goodbye to the hippos. How much longer MARC will keep running their HHP-8s, don't know.

 

[cirdan]

There is a post at trainorders that states that the 2 remaining Amtrak HHP-8s have made their last revenue runs and will be "put to sleep" at Wilmington. #655 is being shop moved from NYC to Wilmington tonight and #651 will be moved from DC to Wilmington on early Monday morning. So, say goodbye to the hippos. How much longer MARC will keep running their HHP-8s, don't know.

Aren't they basically Acela power units on the inside?

So I guess they will be highly sought after for spares?

 

[MikefromCrete]

There is a post at trainorders that states that the 2 remaining Amtrak HHP-8s have made their last revenue runs and will be "put to sleep" at Wilmington. #655 is being shop moved from NYC to Wilmington tonight and #651 will be moved from DC to Wilmington on early Monday morning. So, say goodbye to the hippos. How much longer MARC will keep running their HHP-8s, don't know.

Aren't they basically Acela power units on the inside?

So I guess they will be highly sought after for spares?

Amtrak doesn't own them, Bombardier does. I imagine Bombardier wants them back in one piece.