by TheOneKEA
RandallW wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:27 pm The ALC-42s are operating on Silver Service trains, but seem to always be in the trailing position (I presume this will be until all crews on those routes are trained and qualified to operate them).I assumed that it was for several reasons:
- Crew training and qualification
- Lack of approval to lead on CSS-equipped roads (although the RF&P won’t be that way for much longer)
- Mileage accumulation with HEP loads attached
- Mileage accumulation in multiple working configuration(s) (does the ALC-42 link up properly with the rest of the Amtrak motive power fleet?)
I have seen many NEC services pass through Ashland on the Virtual Railfan livestream with an ALC-42 trailing behind a P40/42. I haven’t seen an ALC-42 on the Auto Train yet.