Bit of An Engine Hiccup for Amtrak #6(16)

[Agent]

I overheard on the radio while the eastbound California Zephyr was in Ottumwa, Iowa that the train's lead unit had been isolated. The second unit was reported to have 930 gallons of fuel, and it was said that would be enough to reach Galesburg, Illinois on one engine. But whether train would be refueled in Galesburg was "a decision above my pay grade." Also, the dispatcher was told #6 could still reach track speed, but it take about ten miles. Agency is about seven miles from Ottumwa, and you can see below the train wasn't at full speed there yet. It looks like something has been streaked across the side of the second engine. Would that be oil?

 

[KmH]

If 124 was the lead engine and had a problem, like the main engine blew up allowing oil into some of the cylinders and hence into the exhaust system, necessitating it be isolated and moved in the consist, I would expect the black streaks to be facing the other direction.

 

[CCC1007]

If 124 was the lead engine and had a problem, like the main engine blew up allowing oil into some of the cylinders and hence into the exhaust system, necessitating it be isolated and moved in the consist I would expect the black streaks to be facing the other direction.

Could it be that 124 is the operative locomotive and the lead unit shot that much oil into the air?

 

[Thirdrail7]

The video clearly shows the 158 is the lead unit. 124 is doing the honors. The problem with 158 shouldn't have caused those marks on the 124.

 

[Agent]

The same set came back through Agency today as Amtrak #5(19). AMTK 158 had been replaced with 142, and 124 still had its side streaked with oil.

 

[Thirdrail7]

The same set came back through Agency today as Amtrak #5(19). AMTK 158 had been replaced with 142, and 124 still had its side streaked with oil.

And it will probably will have the streaks until they fade or until the engine is painted.

 

[Chaz]

Agent...thank you for your frequent vids and relevant info!

 

[IndyRacingNut]

Is this the reason the #5 is over 10 hours behind now?

 

[Steve4031]

He's talking about 5 that departed Chicago on 6/19. I was in it for a points run to gbb.

Agent I enjoy your posts. Did you enjoy seeing Sierra hotel on the rear?

 

[OBS]

The 10 hour late #5 had engine failure West of Denver and had to wait for freight engine to be located and transported enroute to their location.....

 

[JayPea]

The 10 hour late #5 had engine failure West of Denver and had to wait for freight engine to be located and transported enroute to their location.....

I would wager that amongst all the vouchers there will be a lot of "never take Amtrak agains" on this run.

 

[Agent]

Agent...thank you for your frequent vids and relevant info!

You're welcome.

He's talking about 5 that departed Chicago on 6/19. I was in it for a points run to gbb.

Agent I enjoy your posts. Did you enjoy seeing Sierra hotel on the rear?

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