Amtrak Siemens Charger locomotive (SC44, ALC42, ALC42E) (2015 - 1Q 2024)

[Dutchrailnut]

UP symbol SFLNO-08

UP 4418
SIIX 101 Charger SC-44
SIIX 201 Coach
SIIX 431 Coach
SIIX 432 Coach
SIIX 401 Coach
SIIX 102 Charger SC-44

 

[Fan Railer]

We still expecting this to go via DC?

 

[jis]

No

 

[jis]

Routing is Colton - Sunset Route - New Orleans -CSX - Jacksonville - FEC - West Palm Beach.

 

[Dutchrailnut]

UP Sunset Route to NOL, then CSX to Florida.

Viewing opportunities:

Scheduled Arrival Yuma, AZ 12/09/16 14:55
Scheduled Departure Yuma, AZ 12/09/16 15:55
Scheduled Arrival Tucson, AZ 12/10/16 00:55
Scheduled Departure Tucson, AZ 12/10/16 02:00
Scheduled Arrival Santerrt, NM 12/10/16 10:50
Scheduled Departure Santerrt, NM 12/10/16 12:40
Scheduled Arrival Alpine, TX 12/11/16 00:20
Scheduled Departure Alpine, TX 12/11/16 01:20
Scheduled Arrival Delrio, TX 12/11/16 09:20
Scheduled Departure Delrio, TX 12/11/16 10:20
Scheduled Arrival Kirby, TX 12/11/16 19:20
Scheduled Departure Kirby, TX 12/11/16 21:05
Scheduled Arrival Dyersdale, TX 12/12/16 07:05
Scheduled Departure Dyersdale, TX 12/12/16 08:05
Scheduled Arrival Beaumont, TX 12/12/16 11:15
Scheduled Departure Beaumont, TX 12/12/16 11:50
Scheduled Arrival Livonia, LA 12/12/16 19:35
Scheduled Departure Livonia, LA 12/12/16 20:35
Scheduled Arrival Neworlean, LA 12/13/16 05:25

 

[CSXfoamer1997]

The progress is looking good! I can't wait to see them in high speed action!

 

[KnightRail]

The 4610 is preparing to ship to Pueblo.

Your item is anticipated to leave it's origin facility and will be in transit to a sorting facility on December 10, 2016 at 9:10 am Tracking number 6-10DEC2016 Service: Ground

 

[AmtrakBlue]

The 4610 is preparing to ship to Pueblo.

Your item is anticipated to leave it's origin facility and will be in transit to a sorting facility on December 10, 2016 at 9:10 am Tracking number 6-10DEC2016 Service: Ground

:wub:

 

[Ryan]

I would have sprung for the two day airmail at least.

 

[neroden]

Routing is Colton - Sunset Route - New Orleans -CSX - Jacksonville - FEC - West Palm Beach.

So CSX does know how to move passenger trains from New Orleans to Jacksonville on the existing tracks. We knew they were just being recalcitrant.

 

[jis]

Routing is Colton - Sunset Route - New Orleans -CSX - Jacksonville - FEC - West Palm Beach.

So CSX does know how to move passenger trains from New Orleans to Jacksonville on the existing tracks. We knew they were just being recalcitrant.

We have known that all along. Didn't they run the Amtrak special from New Orleans to Jacksonville, even actually carrying passengers? This move of the consist is not really a passenger move. It is just the move of six pieces of unoccupied equipment which is not much different from moving some pieces of freight equipment.

 

[Karl1459]

I would have sprung for the two day airmail at least.

 

[west point]

It is just the move of six pieces of unoccupied equipment which is not much different from moving some pieces of freight equipment.

sorry but there are one or more riders on the ferry movement.

1. Someone to maintain at least one Sprinter running to provide HEP.

2. Another ( maybe same person to verify no problem with any of the equipment breaking.

3. Note that after the UP led train cleared the siding the orange open door lights came on for riders to pass thru then went to green shortly after noting doors closed.

 

[Dutchrailnut]

think the lights you see was green (brake release) and orange (brake's applied), the door lights would be red.

 

[A Voice]

It is just the move of six pieces of unoccupied equipment which is not much different from moving some pieces of freight equipment.

sorry but there are one or more riders on the ferry movement.1. Someone to maintain at least one Sprinter running to provide HEP.

2. Another ( maybe same person to verify no problem with any of the equipment breaking.

3. Note that after the UP led train cleared the siding the orange open door lights came on for riders to pass thru then went to green shortly after noting doors closed.

Why would the trainset need HEP for a ferry move?

 

[Dutchrailnut]

to avoid flat wheels, the slip/slide system needs power plus a life set keeps riff raff away

Also the freight units do not have a Main reservoir hookup under coupler, and car suspension needs air for airbags.

 

[jis]

It is just the move of six pieces of unoccupied equipment which is not much different from moving some pieces of freight equipment.

sorry but there are one or more riders on the ferry movement.

1. Someone to maintain at least one Sprinter running to provide HEP.

2. Another ( maybe same person to verify no problem with any of the equipment breaking.

3. Note that after the UP led train cleared the siding the orange open door lights came on for riders to pass thru then went to green shortly after noting doors closed.

Rider is fine as said rider is railroad staff. The important thing is "no passengers".

 

[Thirdrail7]

If nothing changes, the 4603, 4607 are coming out of the factory and heading to Pueblo this weekend. Additionally, the 2101 and 2102 are coming out of the factory and being held for testing in California.

 

[Steve4031]

When might we see one in Illinois?

 

[Thirdrail7]

When might we see one in Illinois?

You might have seen one already. Didn't the 4604 pass through Illinois on its way to Maryland? :giggle: :hi: ^_^

 

[afigg]

When might we see one in Illinois?

You might have seen one already. Didn't the 4604 pass through Illinois on its way to Maryland? :giggle: :hi: ^_^

Besides IDX 4604, haven't some of the Midwest bound Chargers been moved to Chicago after completing their 500 mile testing at the Pueblo facility?

The question is when will the first batch of the Midwest Chargers be ready to start revenue service? Have not read any news on that.

 

[Steve4031]

I've read that some have passed through. Forgot that some were here. After GF's 12 hour ride on 303 last weekend I'm sure she would love to see a charger on the point when we dp Stl New Year's Day on 306.

 

[WoodyinNYC]

When might we see one in Illinois?

. . .

The question is when will the first batch of the Midwest Chargers be ready to start revenue service?

Obviously, the original plan would have been a simultaneous launch of the higher-speed Lincoln service on the Billion dollar upgraded tracks St Louis-Chicago with a faster schedule "about an hour less", more frequencies, and the new locomotives -- and bi-level cars cleared for a higher top speed. Alas, Nippon Sharyo's crush test FAIL ruined that plan. So the inaugural runs won't get quite the big bang publicity they were hoping for.

I'd still expect the Chargers to go into service all at once, hauling Horizons, with the one or two or three added frequencies on the new higher-speed tracks. That should happen before the Stimulus spending deadline, roughly June 30, 2017 (or maybe Sept 30 in the worst case).

Or, they could do it like the new Viewliner diners, and put one into service as soon as they get it.

 

[PVD]

I don't believe there is a speed issue with the Horizons.

 

[jis]

I don't believe there is a speed issue with the Horizons.

Yeah. There shouldn't be. They are good for 125mph.