I know about a year ago, Amtrak decided to put only one locomotive on the Eagle. There use to be two. So why did they do this? Any other long-distance routes have one locomotive?
Chris
Chris
That's correct, without a trans/dorm there is no way to reach the bag from the train. The only access would be from the ground.panamaclipper said:NB Texas Eagle just departed Dallas again with no dorm transition car. Two sleepers, three coaches, diner, obs and baggage. And does that mean there is no in-train access from the Superliners to the baggage, correct?
Yes, it usually does. In part because it still does haul a bit of freight on the rear, in part because the extra power is needed to climb the mountains.mustymom said:Does the Southwest Chief have two locomotives?
Janie
Actually it usually has 4 locos. They need to use all of them to get over some of the steep grades out west. If there isnt a considerable amount of freight beeing hauled it could probably make it up the grade with 2 or 3.mustymom said:Does the Southwest Chief have two locomotives?
Janie
Lately its just been two or three locos, as the amount of freight has gone way down. I don't think that it has seen 4 in a long time.engine999 said:Actually it usually has 4 locos. They need to use all of them to get over some of the steep grades out west. If there isnt a considerable amount of freight beeing hauled it could probably make it up the grade with 2 or 3.
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