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If the dash-8 #2051 was on northbound San Joaquin #715, what southbound number San Joaquin would it be?
Yep, that is what I said!Not unusual at all on the CS, but that route and operation is completely separate from AC.Don't know how many Dash-8s on the "coast" but, its not unusual to see a Dash-8 in the Coast Starlight consist behind a P-42.Yep, 2. They are a rare sight.Amtrak California has two Dash-8s I believe. Ive seen them on Capitol Corridor.
My bad. Misunderstood.Yep, that is what I said!Not unusual at all on the CS, but that route and operation is completely separate from AC.Don't know how many Dash-8s on the "coast" but, its not unusual to see a Dash-8 in the Coast Starlight consist behind a P-42.Yep, 2. They are a rare sight.Amtrak California has two Dash-8s I believe. Ive seen them on Capitol Corridor.
No way of knowing really. #715 terminates in Oakland at 6:05 PM. There is no southbound San Joaquins service from Oakland past that, so I'd assume it would normally go to the Oakland maintenance yard and be reassigned in the morning. The cars (other than baggage or Comets) could be reassigned to San Joaquins or Capitol Corridor.If the dash-8 #2051 was on northbound San Joaquin #715, what southbound number San Joaquin would it be?
Cool! Since it seems like you want to document the cool locos you see, maybe consider becoming a member here. It's quick and easy, and you'll be able to post and contribute in more threads and topics. Just an idea...#712 had a NPCU with the bi level coaches. Weird consist as well.
There are six special Genesis locomotives in the fleet - #156, #130, #145, #184, and #822 (the last two are the "Veterans" P42 and the Phase III P40). Then you have the two Amtrak California Dash 8s. As I understand it, the Genesises only run on the San Joaquins when there is a shortage of California locomotives, which there currently doesn't seem to be. But even if a "Genie" did end up on the San Joaquin, you'd still have to hope that out of the 202 P42s and P40s on the roster, it was using one of those six. And that's not to mention the fact that it's a commuter train which runs so frequently that it's hard to figure out what consist is in use for what particular train.Hey all. I am still hoping for a special / rare locomotive on the San Joaquin. If anyone has any info on where any locomotive is, like an Amtrak California dash 8 or a special phase p42, then please post it in this chat.
I do want to emphasize that you can check those threads for updates on the four Anniversary P42s, since anyone who has any notable info is very likely to post it there.Here are four threads on AU that follow the whereabouts of the anniversary locomotives. Hopefully that's some help.
I remember the 2012 derailment of the San Joaquin when a truck just plowed into the train at 50 MPH at a crossing. The photos clearly showed a Genesis.There are six special Genesis locomotives in the fleet - #156, #130, #145, #184, and #822 (the last two are the "Veterans" P42 and the Phase III P40). Then you have the two Amtrak California Dash 8s. As I understand it, the Genesises only run on the San Joaquins when there is a shortage of California locomotives, which there currently doesn't seem to be. But even if a "Genie" did end up on the San Joaquin, you'd still have to hope that out of the 202 P42s and P40s on the roster, it was using one of those six. And that's not to mention the fact that it's a commuter train which runs so frequently that it's hard to figure out what consist is in use for what particular train.Hey all. I am still hoping for a special / rare locomotive on the San Joaquin. If anyone has any info on where any locomotive is, like an Amtrak California dash 8 or a special phase p42, then please post it in this chat.
I can tell you that if anyone here knows when a special loco will be operating on the San Joaquin, they will most likely post it, but I just wouldn't get my hopes up.
In theory.Being that it's a corridor train and now that there are enough California locomotives to cover it.
Yep.You guys were saying there is no need for p42 locos on the San Joaquin because there are enough Amtrak California locos right????
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