Cascades Talgo Move

[GiantsFan]

Trainorders is saying the run is not happening?

 

[Cal]

Trainorders is saying the run is not happening?

Yep, cancelled due to PTC and HEP issues apparently. It might follow the Starlight tomorrow, same schedule. Just an idea, no proof.

 

[Cal]

The starlight is scheduled for 9:55, so that would be 9am?

Also the starlight usually does SJC to SLO in ~5:20 min according to the timetable... so if that schedule is correct with an ETA in slo at 2:07pm, and factoring in this wouldn’t be stopping like the starlight does (4.5 - 5 hours?) ... I guesstimated ~9am as well.

Does that sound right?

You would be correct.

Now that it's been delayed, let's see what happens to the schedule

 

[Cal]

Apparently it will be postponed for at least a week. Can anyone verify this?

 

[niemi24s]

This thread reminds me of the remorse felt after neglecting to follow my traded-in Toyota pickup truck from the dealer to the crusher and then to the <gulp> shredder. <sniff> Coulda probably had a chunk of engine block cast in acrylic for my mantle!

 

[railiner]

This thread reminds me of the remorse felt after neglecting to follow my traded-in Toyota pickup truck from the dealer to the crusher and then to the <gulp> shredder. <sniff> Coulda probably had a chunk of engine block cast in acrylic for my mantle!

Or...you could have saved a tire valve cap....

 

[GiantsFan]

Does anyone have updates on if it left Seattle today?

 

[Cal]

Does anyone have updates on if it left Seattle today?

Apparently it's been delayed a week due to PTC issues and they can't get anyone out to fix it.

 

[TrackWalker]

What does PTC have to do with the Talgo trainset? I thought PTC was a part of the locomotives.

 

[GiantsFan]

Apparently it's been delayed a week due to PTC issues and they can't get anyone out to fix it.

Huh I wonder what kinda issues they could be having. Please update us if you can when you find out an updated schedule!

 

[Cal]

What does PTC have to do with the Talgo trainset? I thought PTC was a part of the locomotives.

I don't know, just relaying information someone told me...

I was hoping someone on here would be able to support/deny this.

 

[Trogdor]

What does PTC have to do with the Talgo trainset? I thought PTC was a part of the locomotives.

PTC needs to know the consist you’re pulling, because it needs to know the braking profile of the train to ensure you will slow down/stop before you reach certain restrictions.

 

[TinCan782]

Amtrak train #865 - an equipment move (no passengers) from Seattle, Washington to Anaheim, California passes through Chehalis, Washington this morning.
These two Amtrak Cascades Talgo trainsets are headed south to Coast Rail Services reportedly to be scrapped. Sunday, February 28.

 

[Chris I]

Amtrak train #865 - an equipment move (no passengers) from Seattle, Washington to Anaheim, California passes through Chehalis, Washington this morning.
These two Amtrak Cascades Talgo trainsets are headed south to Coast Rail Services reportedly to be scrapped. Sunday, February 28.
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I read that it left Tacoma at 10:20. So we should expect it into Portland at around 1pm?

 

[TinCan782]

I read that it left Tacoma at 10:20. So we should expect it into Portland at around 1pm?

Earlier discussions indicated that this move would follow the Amtrak 11 schedule.

 

[SanDiegan]

Gee...is that the one for the Las Vegas train promised after the Desert Wind was cancelled? I've been waiting 25 years ! LOL

 

[Cal]

Gee...is that the set for the Las Vegas train promised after the Desert Wind was cancelled? LOL

No, but it would be great if this train set was bought by Alabama or Mississippi for the new Gulf Train set to go in 2022....

 

[Chris I]

It's here in Portland, refueling. I guess we'll see if they hold until 2:25, or leave early.

 

[Agent]

Here's a video of the train sets in Holgate Yard at Seattle yesterday by YouTube user B-Town Railfan.



And here's a video of the train sets being moved filmed by Subpowerzero66.

 

[GiantsFan]

Wow it left today? I may not be able to catch it in SJ tomorrow due to work

 

[Cal]

Wow it left today? I may not be able to catch it in SJ tomorrow due to work

That sucks

 

[cuppb001]

I do find it upsetting to see them retired so soon but 20 Years seems to be a standard life span for modern rail equipment including locomotives (Dash 8s). Look at the Acela fleet Amtrak is looking to retire. I have heard nothing about keeping the old trainsets for additional service or rebranded service.