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Re: Amfleet parts

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:09 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amfleet parts ¦  Replies: 21 ¦  Views: 10561

jhdeasy wrote: Do the Amfleet trucks contain any large forgings?
Not sure...what does it look like to you?

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Re: New MBTA Locomotive Order Discussion (MPI HSP-46)

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:59 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: MBTA's MPI HSP-46 Locomotives ¦  Replies: 2973 ¦  Views: 733503

So we need to displace the scary image in popular imagination that "froze up" = "engine block cracked by frozen water". Does the EVO engine use a solid engine block or power assemblies like an EMD? I did some research on this a few months ago and I saw reference to power assembl...

Re: Amfleet parts

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:55 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amfleet parts ¦  Replies: 21 ¦  Views: 10561

The Pioneer IIIs are no longer available new, but the St. Louis Car-GSI 70 series trucks might still be available. The Comet Vs still had them new, but the Multilevels now use a heavier outboard truck. It is generally considered Taboo to switch the trucks of a passenger car to one of a different de...

Re: Freight through Penn...

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:48 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Freight through Penn... ¦  Replies: 47 ¦  Views: 10816

The reference which I believe Jersey_Mike is likely referring is a first hand account in the introduction to Don Ball Jr.s excellent "Pennsylvania Railroad 1940s-1950s". The introduction is by E.T. Harley who was the PRR's last assistant chief mechanical officer. He describes being first ...

Re: New MBTA Locomotive Order Discussion (MPI HSP-46)

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:46 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: MBTA's MPI HSP-46 Locomotives ¦  Replies: 2973 ¦  Views: 733503

2533 posts… 169 pages… All about a routine equipment replacement? Do I get the impression that some of you are rooting (screaming) for these things to fail? It would have probably been easier for all parties involved if the MBTA had just decided to convert its existing fleet into F33PH-3CECOs. :P

Re: Freight through Penn...

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:28 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Freight through Penn... ¦  Replies: 47 ¦  Views: 10816

There are so many reasons this will never happen again that we could post about it for days, weeks... If you recall which, please post the name of it. Coming from a book, hopefully there's a reference in the back to where that info came from. I'm one of those annoying "show me the proof" ...

Re: Winter Storm "Juno" Cancelations

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:05 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Winter Storm "Juno" Cancelations ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 3723

The state and many towns have closed the roads in CT since 9pm last night because they don't want stranded motorists blocking the plows or freezing to death. If trains could run, nobody could get to or from the stations. What can Amtrak do but suspend service? They can't drop people at a station wi...

Re: Heritage Diner Disposal

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:48 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Heritage Diner Disposal ¦  Replies: 97 ¦  Views: 29610

It doesnt cost 50K to fix a hotbox. When you are by the side of the track in Iowa you have to pay someone to come out and put your car up on blocks to affect the repair. Then there is the cost of the repair and any other materials and then finally you need to get your car put on another train one o...

Re: Freight through Penn...

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:18 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Freight through Penn... ¦  Replies: 47 ¦  Views: 10816

One of my PRR books mentions some experiment with taking a loaded coal train through the tunnels in the 1950's or 60's. The up and down grades managed to break 3 or 4 knuckle couplers and the experiment was not repeated.

Re: Main Line Electrification

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:08 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: 100th Anniversary Main Line Electrification to Paoli ¦  Replies: 38 ¦  Views: 12853

What did the PRR do when there was less demand on the catenary power? Slow down the amount of water running through the generator at the dam? Change gears on the rotary converter? That would be the power company's problem, but in general less load would increase the rotational speed of the turbine ...

Re: Sales of SEPTA Station Naming Rights

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:51 pm ¦  Forum: SEPTA (and PATCO) ¦  Topic: Sales of SEPTA Station Naming Rights ¦  Replies: 100 ¦  Views: 52384

Oh man that is a thumb in Comcast's eye.

Re: Heritage Diner Disposal

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:03 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Heritage Diner Disposal ¦  Replies: 97 ¦  Views: 29610

Something tells me private operators that have a sleeper and/or coach, may be interested in these Heritage Diners and would be willing to throw Amtrak some descent cash for the Diners..........In the early 2000's even VIA Rail Canada was eyeing some of the Heritage Diners. Not now though - VIA has ...

Re: Planned Reduced Winter Consists

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:14 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Planned Reduced Winter Consists ¦  Replies: 125 ¦  Views: 33483

This should be one of the last winters that this operational tactic is required. It may happen during the Winter of 2015-2016 but by that time the new bi-levels will be just about ready for delivery. Because new equipment always works better! Will be interesting to see where the Horizons end up. Th...

There's a feather in your cap.

Re: North Carolina NCDOT-Amtrak Piedmont Service

 by Jersey_Mike ¦  Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:53 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: North Carolina NCDOT-Amtrak Piedmont Service ¦  Replies: 596 ¦  Views: 150270

To switch topics, over the past few years, we've seen a decline in ridership at the overcrowded Raleigh station, but an even bigger increase at nearby Cary. The assumption has been that riders who formerly used Raleigh have switched to the less-crowded Cary (which has more plentiful parking). In FY...

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