Have asked this before. look at the front of the SC-44. Outside of the blue MU connections on the front of the loco is another type of connection receptacle. May be some kind of fiber optic connection ? Any one have an idea of the function ?all pictures I have seen as of late do show the camera already installed.
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I think you mean Inward Facing... No further comment.Last I heard, the Chargers need forward facing cameras installed, until then, they aren't allowed to lead.
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Yeah it's there. As I mentioned above I think he means in the Inward Facing.all pictures I have seen as of late do show the camera already installed.
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Dutch, what is a "Digital Trainline"? I've never heard of such a thing. I'm used to the traditional MU connections.that might be digital trainline, as of now only NJT and I believe brightline uses it instead of old style MU cables.
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The state and the facility sent them out. Since nothing remains a secret, I'm willing to bet pictures will appear. After all, the engine is probably outside somewhere.Do you happen to know where those pictures are? I have looked everywhere I could think of and could not find any photos or videos of 4611 since May.I do wish they would have added something to the paint scheme, however. I like the colors but the sides are empty and there is no logo or lettering for either the states or Amtrak.
Then perhaps you should keep a sharp watch for the 4611, which may be the first of many to fit your bill. It is floating around Chicago somewhere and there is be a picture or two that may interest you. h34r: Knowing this board, it will probably give you something to complain about. ^_^
A picture finally appeared on Facebook today. There is a blue Amtrak logo on the sides with the words Amtrak Midwest beside it in blue on the gray background. On the front where the background is blue, the same logo and lettering is present in white. It is nothing flashy, but I personally believe it looks very good. Since it appears the locomotives are going to be painted in general Midwest lettering, will they be rotated through Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri regardless of the owner?They came out of the factory equipped with inward and outward cameras. That isn't the hold up although it ultimately involves monitoring.
The state and the facility sent them out. Since nothing remains a secret, I'm willing to bet pictures will appear. After all, the engine is probably outside somewhere.Do you happen to know where those pictures are? I have looked everywhere I could think of and could not find any photos or videos of 4611 since May.Then perhaps you should keep a sharp watch for the 4611, which may be the first of many to fit your bill. It is floating around Chicago somewhere and there is be a picture or two that may interest you. h34r: Knowing this board, it will probably give you something to complain about. ^_^I do wish they would have added something to the paint scheme, however. I like the colors but the sides are empty and there is no logo or lettering for either the states or Amtrak.
iirc, the plan is eventually have some run-thru trains from the Lincoln Service to the Wolverine line, that is, a one-seat ride St Louis-Detroit. This move probably awaits completion of the South of the Lake segment CHI-Porter, IN as well as upgrading CHI-Joliet to 110-mph.A picture finally appeared on Facebook today. ... Since it appears the locomotives are going to be painted in general Midwest lettering, will they be rotated through Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri regardless of the owner?
A picture finally appeared on Facebook today. There is a blue Amtrak logo on the sides with the words Amtrak Midwest beside it in blue on the gray background. On the front where the background is blue, the same logo and lettering is present in white. It is nothing flashy, but I personally believe it looks very good. Since it appears the locomotives are going to be painted in general Midwest lettering, will they be rotated through Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri regardless of the owner?
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Sorry, I didn't know the rules for sharing someone else's photos from a private Facebook group. It appears another poster has shared on here.Soooo, are you going to post it here for those that have don't access or include the link for those that do have access?A picture finally appeared on Facebook today. There is a blue Amtrak logo on the sides with the words Amtrak Midwest beside it in blue on the gray background. On the front where the background is blue, the same logo and lettering is present in white. It is nothing flashy, but I personally believe it looks very good. Since it appears the locomotives are going to be painted in general Midwest lettering, will they be rotated through Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri regardless of the owner?
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Thanks for the correction. I hope they get it worked out. Anything that involves Amtrak having more capacity (including motive power capacity) is something that I and most people on this forum are all for, so I get excited about these being in service and able to lead.They came out of the factory equipped with inward and outward cameras. That isn't the hold up although it ultimately involves monitoring.
Looks much better then just the word Siemens written in big green letters. I think it looks good.
Wuh-oh! I certainly hope that won't be a constant problem!As I understand it, there was a battery fire on one of the IDOT locomotives last night on 342 (15). As per Siemens, all Charger locomotives are to be grounded until further notice.
You have a better source? Feel free to share itMight want to check your info....As per Siemens, all Charger locomotives are to be grounded until further notice.
You know, you're right. It's very likely that Siemens wants them to stay grounded. It's very unlikely that Siemens wants to see them go airborne.You have a better source? Feel free to share itMight want to check your info....As per Siemens, all Charger locomotives are to be grounded until further notice.
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