I'm just being resistant to change. I'm of the mindset that it doesn't have to be pretty just get the job done mentality. As far as the prime mover goes, I'm not against the cummins motor used in the charger units. I will admit that I miss seeing long distance trains with MHCs and freight on...
I am someone who think that the direction that Amtrak is going in with the Siemens Charger fleets of long distance locomotives is that of a circus instead of a railroad. With the recent issues with the ALC-42s, Amtrak should have looked in the past for inspiration for the future. I would have...
Greetings,
I'm Brandon, from the Washington D.C. area. I'm currently a Union Ironworker but looking to move over to a career on the railroad within the next few years.