Sprinter ACS-64 Electric Loco: Siemens.

Hopefully it will be clear of new haven meaning test train

A Regional just ran left hand through Guilford (Eastbound on 1 Track). 2 and 4 tracks appear to be out of service. We still don't have the Westbound SLE. Anyone know where the ACS-64 is stuck?

That would be 164 waiting for 163 which left Bridgeport at 3
82 by me just now 905 8 good horn

Just passed Guilford! SLE nowhere to be found. ACS-64 has the brightest, whitest headlight I've ever seen in my life!

163 flying by me now

ThirdRail7 wrote:Ok, I'll break silence and say that is one of the MANY things that need to be addressed before the unit enters service. The headlight is not supposed to do that and it won't by the time it enters service.

So the lights are actually doing that, its not just the fault of the camera?

Amtrak7 wrote:

ThirdRail7 wrote:Ok, I'll break silence and say that is one of the MANY things that need to be addressed before the unit enters service. The headlight is not supposed to do that and it won't by the time it enters service.

So the lights are actually doing that, its not just the fault of the camera?

Its exaggerated by the camera ...

Did it clear new haven
Or is it following 135?

One feature that I noticed in South Station today, is that the ACS-64 has a security camera facing the passenger cars on the train and a monitor on the right side of the cab, pretty neat feature as the engineer can be constantly?? seeing the train, and who is coming up to his cab. Very neat looking locomotive. Was resting on Trk 9 when I came across her this morning

fl9m2004 wrote:Did it clear new haven
Or is it following 135?

The test train went through Southport at 4:25 right behind MN 6545. 135 is behind the test train.

If on local track should be soon unless he's clear of Darien already

More from yesterday and today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fo6mgM-ZDo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Stopping at New Haven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdlwv6MpcSY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Departing New Haven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plfoyan-vf8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Through Port Chester
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBP-YtVQXQE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Through Ruggles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x7nmZJOMAE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Route 128
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01nQvdINoJ4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Route 128 (opposite platform)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usN7ZJCzGMM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - somewhere in MA

Wonder how soon before another one heads up to Boston for testing

beanbag wrote:Oh I completely understand the purpose of test trains ThirdRail I was just rather surprised that the locomotive was released with the feature in the first place. I thought it had been approved or something, good to know its a fluke and will be corrected in short order. Whats the status of the other four completed units? I know 604 is on its way but what about 600, 601 and 603? Where are they and what is being done with them?

The engine is not released Beanbag. It is still being tested. That is why it is on a test train. 600 and 601 are still being tested in Pueblo and the 603 is testing in Upstate NY. 602 is testing on the NEC.

Now, what's the key word in all of those sentences?

beanbag wrote:

acelaphillies wrote:In this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vIAOGesE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; we also seea new funtion of the ACS-64 not yet seen.

It seems that the main headlights are acting as stobes or ditchlights or something.

Surprised the FRA hasnt piped up about that.. That looks like it can induce a seizure. I once had to help someone who had a seizure in the middle of class... It was not a pleasant experience (really ticked me off how i was the youngest kid in the class but the only one with the guts to jump in and help, my peers were just staring at me in shock.. i backed up the two part time adults, guest speaker and teacher with restraining her motion, i had the tough part, controlling her legs.) From my experience in the classroom no pun intended I imagine it would be much less fun to deal with on a platform. I would use that strobe function sparing guys (talking to BuddSilverliner and ThirdRail).

Just to sort-of echo what else is being said, I don't think the headlight blinking feature is intentional, and it will likely get sorted out during the testing phase. Plus the blinking is likely exaggerated by the camera so it is probably not all that bad (just take a look at videos of the NYC subway cars with front LED route indicators, most of those look all loopy when being filmed).

(and PS: when a person is having a seizure it is best not to restrain their movement. Clear objects out of the way and let it run its course.)