READ: Select trains shot between 600 and 1100. Includes, all Amtrak runs during this time window, in addition to several MOW moves. Enjoy the action =)
it was temporary since they close the west side line for work being done at penn station. I'm not sure how they turn the trains around though, they must've re-opened the turn around loop
Amtrak uses gct if the branch into penn station is being repaired plus there’s a big loop behind grand central where amtrak uses or if amtrak has 2 engines on each sides the engineer can switch ends
No. As I understand it, there is no easy way for an engine crew to get out of an AMTRAK engine because of the tight clearances. There is apparently no "front door" on the engine. Therefore, they've got these MARC cars working as cab cars to pull the train to provide an escape if one is needed. I assume the engine is still powering the train using the prime mover or 3rd rail.
I remember reading about the problem when it became apparent that Empire Service trains would have to go back to GCT. Didn't keep up with what the solution would be.
Instead of always going to Grand Central on Tracks 2 and 4, and to other destinations on Tracks 1, and 3, they can run on whichever track they want, in both directions.
I have never seen a modified diesel engine before where it can also get power from the third rail from below and has gas at the same time. Or modified Electric passenger train with photographs and third-rail power shoes before. Usually, I see one or the other.
NJ Transit also runs so-called dual-fuel locomotives that can either pull power from an overhead catenary or run diesel on non-electrified lines....only electrics are allowed into Penn and GCS so it avoids having to change the loco before heading into the tunnels...pretty cool stuff.
41:58 how in the world did they do that? There’s no CBTC or moving block signaling on this system, right? And you definitely can’t do that with fixed-block signaling!
The end of the M2's will spell the end of RFW videos. The entire front of the new cars is closed off for the "cab". Hope someone saves what RFW videos are already "in the can"
Cats01 still got the m3s on lirr for a bit and m3as on the Harlem and Hudson lines. M3as are staying as metro north decided not to get any m9s. M3as will be getting an overhaul and refreshment to continue service. Lirr m3s though do not have much left and will be replaced by the m9s in a few months or a year or so
Because years ago they had a contest where people wrote in and picked names and they voted for the best names that's why they were given names on the cars.
During Amtrak? Between New Rochelle to Grand Central Amtrak doesn't run on that stretch. They did years ago briefly to Grand Central Terminal but discontinued because the trains don't go beyond Grand Central Terminal.
They do push pull service so they dont have to turn the train around the on the end of the train is called a cab car you can control the train from there.
