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Blackwolf said:
engr08 said:
Do not look for these motors tomorrow, they will not be in service due to the storm.
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Really? Amtrak does not have confidence enough that their newest, most advanced motors cannot handle a storm, and are sending out the 30+ year old nags to do the bidding instead? :blink:
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Amtrak is running a reduced snow schedule today on the southern half of the NEC with a number of canceled Regionals and Acelas. It may be that the Regionals which were assigned to the ACS-64s were among those canceled.
 
Hi this is EMDSD14R. I am new here but I've been using this site to track the ACS64's. Does anyone here know when 602 is going to be tested on the Keystone Corridor? I heard it was suppose to be last week but I didn't see anything. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)
 
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EMDSD14R said:
Hi this is EMDSD14R. I am new here but I've been using this site to track the ACS64's. Does anyone here know when 602 is going to be tested on the Keystone Corridor? I heard it was suppose to be last week but I didn't see anything. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)
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The 602 went to Harrisburg last week Friday
 
Fan Railer said:
jis said:
Although the seeming hunting seems to be mostly at the interlocking, no?
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Yes, yes it is. I just thought it was a nice phrase to say, given that there are those who understand the reference XD
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Right! There is hunting and then there is HHP-8 hunting ;)
 
Two things:

1. reports 600 will be running on 174 WAS-BOS Tuesday, and 173 BOS-WAS Wednesday.

2. This is how the ACS-64 will look in train simulator 2014: http://www.engine-driver.com/article/show/2425/technical-insight-creating-locomotives-for-train-simulator

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On another note, the planned 174/173 run has been postponed and will not be occurring this Tuesday / Wednesday, reportedly due to shoreline catenary issues.
 
I understand they need some software adjustment/patch to handle the phase gaps and voltage changes more reliably up north.

I remember when the ALP-46s were initially put in service, they also went through a bunch of teething troubles at the voltage change phase gaps at Swift/Kearny and Rare/Matawan.
 
Guest said:
Why are ACS locos having trouble/not running North of NYC?
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Due to voltage change issues. At NRO the trains switch from 12,000 and 25 cycles to 12,000 and 60 cycles, and then at NHV from 12,000 and 60 to 25,000 and 60. IIRC. I know it's something to this effect. If the units have trouble switching voltage the unit could shut down.. But unlikely.
 
jis said:
Rumor has it that 609 will be delivered by Siemens tomorrow (3/10/14) in Sacramento. It is also reported that 610 and 611 are also ready, so one more may get delivered on Monday too.
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So, following how it's gone previously, a delivery on Monday means:

Tuesday: Leaves California on #6

Wednesday: Denver

Thursday: Chicago

Friday: Leaves Chicago on #30

Saturday: Washington D.C.

Corrections are welcome.
 
Agent said:
jis said:
Rumor has it that 609 will be delivered by Siemens tomorrow (3/10/14) in Sacramento. It is also reported that 610 and 611 are also ready, so one more may get delivered on Monday too.
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So, following how it's gone previously, a delivery on Monday means:

Tuesday: Leaves California on #6

Wednesday: Denver

Thursday: Chicago

Friday: Leaves Chicago on #30

Saturday: Washington D.C.

Corrections are welcome.
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Bingo
 
Agent said:
jis said:
Rumor has it that 609 will be delivered by Siemens tomorrow (3/10/14) in Sacramento. It is also reported that 610 and 611 are also ready, so one more may get delivered on Monday too.
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So, following how it's gone previously, a delivery on Monday means:

Tuesday: Leaves California on #6

Wednesday: Denver

Thursday: Chicago

Friday: Leaves Chicago on #30

Saturday: Washington D.C.

Corrections are welcome.
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But I want one delivered then on Wednesday, since I will be on #30 Sunday/Monday
 
I'm pretty sure unless it was a test special with amfleets, viewliners, diner and baggage.
 
I guess you are right because a friend of mine told me he didn't see on 84 today. By the way the 602 is down in DC engineer training but it has been accepted by Amtrak.
 
jis said:
Rumor has it that 609 will be delivered by Siemens tomorrow (3/10/14) in Sacramento. It is also reported that 610 and 611 are also ready, so one more may get delivered on Monday too.
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Is it bad that reading this post I instantly thought of the real 611?? AKA the N&W J class Steam unit??

ronkstevens said:
Agent said:
jis said:
Rumor has it that 609 will be delivered by Siemens tomorrow (3/10/14) in Sacramento. It is also reported that 610 and 611 are also ready, so one more may get delivered on Monday too.
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So, following how it's gone previously, a delivery on Monday means:

Tuesday: Leaves California on #6

Wednesday: Denver

Thursday: Chicago

Friday: Leaves Chicago on #30

Saturday: Washington D.C.

Corrections are welcome.
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But I want one delivered then on Wednesday, since I will be on #30 Sunday/Monday
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We all want stuff.. Doesn't mean we'll get it! :)
 
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But I want one delivered then on Wednesday, since I will be on #30 Sunday/Monday
We all want stuff.. Doesn't mean we'll get it! :)

I know all too well. But it sure is a "Wouldn't it be nice if..." moment
 
Two questions...

1. Anyone know what the assignments for 600 and 601 will be for tomorrow?

2. Anyone have an idea about how the cruise control work on these locomotives?

Thanks =)
 

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