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As i understand it the 45's are only unique in how they are put together not really in individual components. Standardized doesn't become standard until someone adopts them. I mean, look at low short hood design, how many railroads had that before it became "standard"? Now the high short h...

Secondly, the reality is the NEC catenary is old and is in dire need of an upgrade. Deferred investment to do so will only make the situation worse in the future. I, for one, hope the money is not diverted. The folks at Amtrak have been asking for wire upgrade funds since the beginning. It would be...

Yes, an Amtrak special instuction is currently in effect that trains can only pull for a certain amount of power. Basically a lil over 50 percent throttle can be pulled (its spelled out for each piece of equipment how much power you can pull) AMT-2 part 3.506 Power cars and hhp8 no more than 50,000...

Well, after the major power problems going on recently, I think it'd be stupid to use dedicated rail money to fix flood damage out west.

Here's an idea. How about stop building towns in flood plains.

I remember something during the oil crisis in the 1970's involving electrification to Chicago from Harrisburg. It involved crazy and huge freight loco prototypes also. Eventually everyone with the means to carry out such a project lost interest I guess.

What's the story as of now?

I'm curious as to why people keep feeding into these crazed radical right wing whimsies. They want to privatize FEMA too.

andegold wrote:Hickory Creek was in Hudson Yard this morning.

An NS engine was in Adams Yard this morning.

I just spotted what looked like a vinyl appliqué near the center of a multilevel car between the upper and lower row of windows. I barely got to notce it, but it read something "enjoy the great outdoors". Should we be expecting to see more of this?

I actually heard the conductor talk to other passengers about that. I ended up meeting a friend so my trip was one way. Next time I'll probably do that though. Thanks!

I'm all for this, along as it only targets loud cell phone talkers.

It's working out so far. I think I'm going to do this again with a camera. Thanks for all the information.

Appologies. I was just curious.

Ok. Thanks. I don't have time to go to CCP, would take ~2 hours since my start would be in zone 5 or 6. We'll see how it goes, going to try it today.

You folks jinxed the NEC!