ATK wrote:Why are all the PV's going to Albany first to get added to the Anniversary Train? I thought that some (or all) of the PV's were getting handed off to MNR at NRO? Doesn't seem to make any sense to have the cars coming from New Jersey go all the way to Albany, just to come back down epsecially since they have to go through Sunnyside anyway. Amtrak brought their equipment (Beech Grove, 8400, etc) out of Sunnyside tonight (Thurs) to get handed off at NRO.
7 PV's + 5 Anniversary cars, pulled by 1 P40DC? That's one heavy train for one unit....
The cars have been massing for the better part of the week. Remember, Sunnyside Yard is OVERSTUFFED during the weekdays. They don't really have the capacity to stage this kind of equipment for any length of time. Albany is natural choice since that is where the 40th train is being held. It also allows for a straight move to GCT, instead of tying up engines, manpower and track space for a hand-off/towing operation.
Asa for 1 unit on 11 cars, it isn't that big of a deal considering the train is only stopping at CRT. Once it is on the move, it really isn't protecting a passenger schedule, so there's no time to lose.
Train2009 wrote:
HHP-8 #664 took the Beech Grove and #8400 to New Rochelle from Sunnyside then a Metro North BL20GH #111 took it down to GCT.
Additionally, you both have the wrong information. HHP-8 664 brought the equipment from
WAS to PHL, where it waited out the commission. Then, it advanced to NYP and NRO. This equipment (including the 8400) was prepped in Ivy City. It never touched Sunnyside.
njt/mnrrbuff wrote:Is there an approximate time they would leave GCT after the festival? I know that I asked this question already, but since the event is in two days, I'm thinking there would be some sort of answer. I understand if there isn't one. thanks.
The move will take place when the equipment is ready. That really is dependent on how long it takes people to disperse, which can take time.