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Amtrak Siemens Charger locomotive (SC44, ALC42, ALC42E) (2015 - 1Q 2024)
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PerRock
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Is it just me or is the Blue & Yellow on the Caltrans Charger different then the colors used on the cars?
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Scuba_Steve
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I recall a while ago a poster on here said that he confirmed with LOSSAN that the majority of the F59phi's on the Surfliner would be replaced by Chargers. We're now seeing Chargers coming out in California paint and not Surfliner paint. So, was that not true? Or will we also see Chargers in Surfliner paint?
Would like to see some in Illinois with some kind of paint . . .
MattW
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It may be lost in the jumble of this thread, but is there a projected revenue date for any charger?
Acela150
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Negative.
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July on Brightline mini-inauguration between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. September all the way to Miami.
bcanedy
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The Chargers for the Pacific Surfliners were an add on to the original order. They will be delivered later in the production run.
Dutchrailnut
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sure seems those Chargers are neighbour friendly noise wise
chrsjrcj
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Those lights are BRIGHT.
MattW
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Ok, does anyone know what the ditch light frequency is? To be clear, I don't mean the flickering when each light is on, I mean how often they alternate. And what is the bell repetition frequency? The OCD in me hates it that they aren't synchronized, but the physicist in me will help the OCD in me if he knows what the relationship is.
Acela150
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I can testify to that on the Sprinters.
CraigDK
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The NGEC web-page has been updated with the meeting minutes for 3/28/17. It states that 9 chargers where conditionally accepted on the 28th. They also seem to suggest progress on the various agreements between the states and Amtrak on the contracts related to their use.
And a question, what is the Wi-Tronix application that they are referring to?
And a question, what is the Wi-Tronix application that they are referring to?
Wi Tronix markets equipment that provides capabilities of remote monitoring of maintenance parameters of locomotives. Probably that. They also make event recorders, but that would be mandatory equipment not an optional install by the folks responsible for maintaining a fleet.
CraigDK
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https://procurement.amtrak.com/irj/portal/anonymous?NavigationTarget=navurl://c14b70706495ce1dac9a981cc142f8cc
It looks like Amtrak wants to compare the option for the 150 LD version of the Charger with proposals from other manufacturers as they put out a request for information for 150 locomotives for long-distance service.
It looks like Amtrak wants to compare the option for the 150 LD version of the Charger with proposals from other manufacturers as they put out a request for information for 150 locomotives for long-distance service.
Acela150
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I think what will happen is Amtrak will see how reliable or unreliable these units are with the Illinois, Washington State, and Caltrans units. IF they have a good reliability rate then I can see them ordering the Chargers for LD service. A bonus is that they are capable of 125 mph. While the GE units are only good for 110. Which on the shoreline trains to Boston could make a difference should a diesel need to be added.
The Amtrak RFI is only calling for 110.
CraigDK
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My question, although I am assuming the answer is not public knowledge, is how long can they wait before having to chose whether or not to exercise the option for the Chargers?
Certainly they would like to see how they perform in day to day operation first if possible. If they do work well, then it becomes a choice between something that has proven itself verses something else.
CSXfoamer1997
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And hopefully cleaner. If they are cleaner, at least they won't be "diseasel" locomotives. Lol
And speaking of the P42's vs SC-44's, I wonder how fast one SC-44 can accelerate a certain number of cars to 125 MPH?
Acela150
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For those who are subscribers to Trains Magazine, there is a brief article about the Chargers. Deliveries are currently being held off as Amtrak and the States are in the process of Finalizing insurance deals. It's believed to be done by the end of spring.
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