Train 934 Emeryville to Chicago?

[NativeSon5859]

On 03Feb there is train 934 that goes from EMY to CHI at 1100. Only coach available. Anyone know what this is? This is in addition to the regular Zephyr.

 

[NativeSon5859]

 

[the_traveler]

No idea!

During the night of the time change, they may have a different “number” running (like 1003 instead of 3). However, that number and time is totally different.

Maybe it’s a charter being returned?

 

[fairviewroad]

I guess someone's just going to have to book it to see what happens!

 

[TiBike]

According to a post on Train Orders, it's a Charger test train. The OP linked to a schedule:

https://imgur.com/a/M5JQ8Sw

 

[MikefromCrete]

If it is a test train, I'm surprised they're selling tickets to the public. Somebody should try to buy a ticket and see what happens.

 

[MikeM]

Stranger still, I did a search on Amsnag and it shows available on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. With no checked bags, and no food service, although the above photos showed a diner and two sleepers in the consist. Sounds like a lovely trip, you'd think they would offer something...

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Someone tried booking it and it did not work.

 

[BuffaloBoy]

I was able to book 934 from SLC-CHI Feb 3 right up to the point of payment

 

[Thirdrail7]

They must have tubed it in arrow and for some reason, it is showing in availability.

 

[chakk]

They must have tubed it in arrow and for some reason, it is showing in availability.

on the Amtrak app, it shows availability from EMY to Reno and points east thereof.

 

[MikeM]

Just looking at the Amtrak status map on TransitDocs, and it's showing 934 crossing over into Colorado about now, 3.5 hours late from schedule, behind #6. It'd be real interesting if anyone can get any pictures, or any reports about how many real passengers are on this train? Both it and #6 are labeled as the California Zephyr.

 

[MikeM]

Also for fun, I looked at Amtrak's site to see if you could book a seat on this train from Denver to Chicago today or tomorrow, but it looks like that got shut down.

 

[brianpmcdonnell17]

Just looking at the Amtrak status map on TransitDocs, and it's showing 934 crossing over into Colorado about now, 3.5 hours late from schedule, behind #6. It'd be real interesting if anyone can get any pictures, or any reports about how many real passengers are on this train? Both it and #6 are labeled as the California Zephyr.

It's a non-revenue train; there are no passengers.

 

[MikeM]

It has now been relabeled as Test Train rather than California Zephyr and shows around Grand Junction. On Tuesday last week it was showing ability to book but they must have fixed that.

 

[piedpiper]

Anyone have any info on Test Train #934 which is on the CZ line? Inquiring minds need to know

 

[piedpiper]

ok I'm an idiot - scroll baby, scroll

 

[JATX]

I am looking at https://asm.transitdocs.com/map and see test train, Amtrak 934, from EMY to CHI.
Just wondering what the test is all about?
Thanks,
JATX

 

[Thirdrail7]

It’s probably about what is discussed in the thread 3 posts below yours.https://discuss.amtraktrains.com/threads/train-934-emeryville-to-chicago.76912/unread

 

[Agent]

Charger test train. See also https://discuss.amtraktrains.com/threads/train-934-emeryville-to-chicago.76912/ and https://discuss.amtraktrains.com/threads/new-siemens-charger-locomotive.65029/page-53#post-832754 .

 

[pennyk]

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[basketmaker]

Very strange consist and layout? Two Chargers, a P-42, Horizon Cafe, three Viewliner Baggage, SL Dorm, SL Sleeper, SL Lounge and a SL Sleeper bringing up the rear. Funny Amtrak would assign a number to it and then actually track on Track-A-Train. Would think they would run it in the background. Since it sounds like it is non-revenue maybe just a collection of BO cars heading east? Planned on trying to get a glimpse as they rolled outta DEN around 21:00 but didn't pass my bedroom window until 04:57 this morning and I was dead to the world.

 

[JATX]

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Yep, I missed this thread.
Doh!!!
Thanks
JATX

 

[Thirdrail7]

Very strange consist and layout? Two Chargers, a P-42, Horizon Cafe, three Viewliner Baggage, SL Dorm, SL Sleeper, SL Lounge and a SL Sleeper bringing up the rear. Funny Amtrak would assign a number to it and then actually track on Track-A-Train. Would think they would run it in the background. Since it sounds like it is non-revenue maybe just a collection of BO cars heading east? Planned on trying to get a glimpse as they rolled outta DEN around 21:00 but didn't pass my bedroom window until 04:57 this morning and I was dead to the world.

Just about all test trains and extra trains that operate over a host railroad have a train number and they typically have a schedule. They typically don't appear in on the maps or the reservation site.

 

[Thirdrail7]

It ultimately arrived over 11 hours late. It is a good thing it didn't have passengers.