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Perhaps the new trains can be convert from batteries to fuel cell or fully electric in the future.

California is already acquiring four of hydrogen powered trains, Metra should follow them...

The NGEC states other wise that the WSDOT Chargers are leased to Amtrak

https://ngec.org/wp-content/uploads/202 ... -2024-.pdf

I do think its is strange, but that is what the presentation is stating

Logical the WSDOT Chargers are the standard version, with out the DC link and alternator start equipment. But the real question is, will the Chargers be a longdistance ALC-42 or the commuter SC-44 version. The WSDOT Chargers (SC-44) are leased to Amtrak, i wonder if the 2 new chargers will be Amtrak...

Let''s make some sense of the math, once again.... SC-44 = 4400 horsepower from diesel = 3281 kilowatts -600 kilowatts HEP = 2681 kilowatts ALC-42 = 4200 horsepower from diesel = 3132 kilowatts -1000 kilowatts HEP = 2132 kilowatts ALC-42E = 4200 horsepower from diesel = 3132 kilowatts -1000 kilowat...

I know, the limit on MNRR is 80mph, and P32AC can only go 60 mph in electric mode right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_9HExyle00

Its funny that in the NGEC report the P32AC-DM only use third for last 4 a 5 miles and the new Chargers are capable to run the entire third rail area in electric mode. But on youtube there is an video of an P32AC-DM with an dead diesel engine running for over 50 minutes on third rail. I am excited a...

Amtrak P42 in phase "VI" Paint on the Lake Shore Limited

If the tracks are build, maybe can Amtrak also use that corridor. If its 125/110 mph on passenger only, shared by Sunrail, Brightline and Amtrak, perhaps can Amtrak also finance a part of the corridor...

Metra's F40s do not draw HEP off the prime mover, but carry a separate generator, while Amtrak's F40s and P42s draw HEP from the prime mover. I understand it's a trade off between available horsepower and maintenance costs. Metra's F40's do indeed have crankshaft-driven HEP which is why they call t...

Both the P42DC and ALC42 locomotives have the exact same horsepower rating and kW ratings in diesel mode. If a single P42DC locomotive and pull a train, so should an ALC42 locomotive, with maybe the very small difference of 200 kW increase in HEP power causing a 200 kW decrease in pulling/pushing p...

Maybe a discussion in a wrong topic. But why didn't Antrak order a 10 or 12 car Airo ICT. If the capacity is so low with the current equipment an with the new order. Order some longer equipment. Voor the new Long distance. If an Amtrak ICT variant can be ordered. With a extra business car, maybe wit...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YSg1WuSd4A

A video

Jeff, I understand that we can't go on in the Growing Pains topic, but to make an specific topic for an ALC42-E. The only difference between a ALC-42 and ALC-42E is that the locomotive has DC-Link cables betweeen the APV and ALC-42E and that the engineer is capable to switch between diesel and elect...

How is het possible that the construction of the new 2 mile tunnel take almost 10 years. Even the HTP has only 3 years digging time.

1. Will the ALC-42E be able to operate by itself without the APV connected? 2. What electric items will be in the APV? 3. Will APV have a HEP inverter? 4. How many traction motors on APV? 5. HP on those traction motors? Same 978 HP motors that are on ALCs? 6. What method and type power specificatio...