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Re: Caltrain Electrification

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:26 am ¦  Forum: California Commuter, Rail Transit, and High Speed Rail (HSR) ¦  Topic: Caltrain Electrification ¦  Replies: 243 ¦  Views: 117470

Does anyone know why a Caltrain Stadler Motor was heading east on NS through Elkhart IN at 0510 local today?

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Re: All Things Cascades incl Vancouver

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:00 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: All Things Cascades incl Vancouver ¦  Replies: 681 ¦  Views: 196934

Anybody know more about these failures, yesterday, June 13th? [Info from Amtrak twitter] Due to ongoing mechanical issues, Train 505 will return to Seattle (SEA) where passengers will be transferred to different equipment. We will update as more information becomes available. Amtrak Cascades Train 5...

Re: All Things Cascades incl Vancouver

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Thu May 13, 2021 4:00 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: All Things Cascades incl Vancouver ¦  Replies: 681 ¦  Views: 196934

On May 15-16, Sound Transit, in partnership with WSDOT and Amtrak, will run trains on the Point Defiance Bypass for Crew Qualifications/Simulated Service. Trains will run from Tacoma Dome station to the Nisqually Junction. Testing will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days with trains running a...

Re: South Bend Fire Department Highliner

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:27 pm ¦  Forum: Chicagoland Commuter & Transit ¦  Topic: South Bend Fire Department Highliner ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1068

Thanks, from the photo I am almost certain it is 1551 which was originally reported as one of 6 going to the Boone and Scenic Valley. It looks as if they got 1557 instead

South Bend Fire Department Highliner

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Sun Apr 11, 2021 3:02 pm ¦  Forum: Chicagoland Commuter & Transit ¦  Topic: South Bend Fire Department Highliner ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1068

Which Highliner Car did South Bend FD get?

https://www.wndu.com/content/news/Delay ... 13671.html

The car number is only partly visible in the poor resolution video, might be 1520 or 1620??

Martin Baumann

Re: Disposition of Metro-North RDCs

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:51 am ¦  Forum: MTA Metro-North Railroad and CtRail Passenger Rail (SLE, Hartford, Extensions) ¦  Topic: Disposition of Metro-North RDCs ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 2947

11 went to NYSW as M-6 and is still with them

18 was M-5 on NYSW

43 was M-7 on NYSW

65 was M-8 on NYSW

Last MARC RDC run

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:50 am ¦  Forum: DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro) ¦  Topic: Last MARC RDC run ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 574

What was the date of the last MARC service operated by RDCs (Self Propelled, not the ex MBTA coaches)?

From what I can gather from internet searching it was early 1993 but I can't find anything more specific.

Thanks,

Martin Baumann

Re: New Haven-Springfield RDCs

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:10 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: New Haven-Springfield RDCs ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 942

I mean the Budd RDCs Amtrak got in 1971, not the SPV The last two were still in service 5/22/1985

http://photos.nerail.org/showpic/?20051 ... 318888.jpg

New Haven-Springfield RDCs

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:31 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: New Haven-Springfield RDCs ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 942

Does anyone have an exact date for when the last RDC operated from New Haven to Springfield? Sometime in 1985 I think but I can't find anything more specific than that.

Thanks,

Martin Baumann

Two ACS-64 questions

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:13 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Two ACS-64 questions ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1374

Does anyone know the Siemens serial numbers for 901 to 918?

What is the maximum number of units in daily service at present?

Thanks,

Martin Baumann

Re: Amtrak ACS-64 Sprinter Discussion

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:59 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak ACS-64 Sprinter Discussion ¦  Replies: 2993 ¦  Views: 767279

Are 601 and 627 permanently retired?

Metro Cars 6050+6051

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:54 am ¦  Forum: DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro) ¦  Topic: Metro Cars 6050+6051 ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 698

This is from Wikipedia, did the cars ever return to use? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Metro_rolling_stock#7000-series "6050-6051 suffered major body damage in a derailment at New Carrollton Yard in January 2013. 6050 was sent to Upstate New York to be repaired at the Alstom Plant. 6...

Re: Disposition of MARC RDCs

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:42 am ¦  Forum: DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro) ¦  Topic: Disposition of MARC RDCs ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1348

9920 and 9922 are now Tennesee Valley Railroad Museum 20 and 22

Distances on L Lines

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:13 am ¦  Forum: Chicagoland Commuter & Transit ¦  Topic: Distances on L Lines ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 719

Does anyone have a list of exact distances between each CTA L Station?

Thanks,

Martin Baumann

Re: Subway Car in Wallingford, Connecticut

 by Martin Baumann ¦  Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:10 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Subway Car in Wallingford, Connecticut ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1265

B-1 Class Car 31 built as part of Brill order 22488 in 1927

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