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Re: Septa push pull overview

 by van2005ko ¦  Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:52 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa push pull overview ¦  Replies: 224 ¦  Views: 60697

Looks like asof this week, many of them have returned.

The other day, I've recorded the ride along 9591



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Re: Septa push pull overview

 by van2005ko ¦  Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:32 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa push pull overview ¦  Replies: 224 ¦  Views: 60697

rcthompson04 wrote:Are the push pulls coming back this week?
We'll find out hopefully starting tomorrow or sometime this week at the latest.

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Multilevels in Netcong yard

 by van2005ko ¦  Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:08 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: Multilevels in Netcong yard ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 1260

There are over 20 Multilevels stored in the yard in Netcong. Any idea what they're doing there?



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NJT Double Header consist

 by van2005ko ¦  Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:38 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: NJT Double Header consist ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 589

I do wonder how often did this occur - last month spotted an double header on the NEC route.




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Re: Septa push pull overview

 by van2005ko ¦  Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:21 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa push pull overview ¦  Replies: 224 ¦  Views: 60697

I saw a video on social media of three Sprinters deadheading together through Overbrook. Good to see they are on the move, but leaves some questions obviously. I believe these three originated from Powelton yard. Don't think they ever touched the RDG side of the system. So happened to see them sitt...

Re: SEPTA to remove COVID-19 capacity limits for transit

 by van2005ko ¦  Thu Jul 08, 2021 5:06 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA to remove COVID-19 capacity limits for transit ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 3132

rcthompson04 wrote:I think the conductor said on my train this morning that we had 375 on 4 Silverliner Vs.
Paoli Thorndale line? Ridership is slowly trending back but there is still an long way to go.

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Re: SEPTA to remove COVID-19 capacity limits for transit

 by van2005ko ¦  Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:58 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA to remove COVID-19 capacity limits for transit ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 3132

What are the chances we'll see the return of limited and express trains this summer? Scaling up to New York commuting patterns, I saw Metro North is bringing back several rush hour express trains come Monday. I miss my manic Friday afternoon NJ Transit express - Trenton local - Paoli limited rides ...

Re: Kawasaki LRV 9013

 by van2005ko ¦  Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:46 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Kawasaki LRV 9013 ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1240

According to notes, a while back it split a switch at Elmwood and hit something which caused its frame to be bent.

It's possible it could be retired...

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Re: Septa push pull overview

 by van2005ko ¦  Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:09 am ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa push pull overview ¦  Replies: 224 ¦  Views: 60697

Looks like the Push Pulls has been temporarily sidelined again.

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Re: Septa push pull overview

 by van2005ko ¦  Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:11 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Septa push pull overview ¦  Replies: 224 ¦  Views: 60697

I try to keep this page updated but here are the current Push Pull assignments.

https://www.philadelphiatransitvehicles ... signments/

Also to track them:

https://www.philadelphiatransitvehicles ... ector.html

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SEPTA Diesel Loco on it's way through Jefferson - Video

 by van2005ko ¦  Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:39 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: SEPTA Diesel Loco on it's way through Jefferson - Video ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1219

Finally after many years trying to get an Glimpse of the SEPTA wire train going through Jefferson station -it finally occurred on my birthday.


SEPTA Diesel Loco on it's way through Jefferson

https://youtu.be/hMIYV4tFric

Re: First "All-Day" Push-Pull Set coming soon...

 by van2005ko ¦  Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:13 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: First "All-Day" Push-Pull Set coming soon... ¦  Replies: 87 ¦  Views: 25614

So SEPTA finally done it. They placed this set into service. I would say it successfully completed 6.5 out of the 8 trips before being swap out due to equipment issues. 3420 Elwyn to Warminster was running about 25 minutes late today and needed to express from Temple to Jenkintown. Here is 3420 leav...

Re: F40PH-2CAT's

 by van2005ko ¦  Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:03 am ¦  Forum: New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT ¦  Topic: F40PH-2CAT's ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 18422

R36 Combine Coach wrote:Will 4119/4202 do the Montclair Branch for the weekend?
Second this notion and also which trains has an highly likely-hood of it appearing on?

Re: Best Place to see Toasters and ALP-44 before retirement

 by van2005ko ¦  Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:56 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Best Place to see Toasters and ALP-44 before retirement ¦  Replies: 97 ¦  Views: 29308

Could probably go to Narberth on the Paoli-Thorndale line to photograph them on the curve Here is train 1565 - this train still gets an AEM7 however that could change within the next few weeks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/38448465@N05/29945860198/in/dateposted-public/" onclick="window.op...

Re: Leased equipment MARC/NJT/AMTK

 by van2005ko ¦  Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:32 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Leased equipment MARC/NJT/AMTK ¦  Replies: 129 ¦  Views: 51503

Today's GVF (28)-PM!! https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2809/33486647404_8ac70ed505_c.jpg Currently the MARC set is at Penn Coach yard with the engine removed from the consist. Looks like this would be like last photo of the MARC set which I've taken last Friday. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4190/33486...

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