It's both so hard and honoring to see Amtrak moving on from Diesel Stage and into the Electric Stage with locomotives. They're retiring their P42s sooner than we know it and not a lot of locomotives will survive the Charger takeover of the railroads. It's hard to see them fade slowly, but yet so glad to see Amtrak moving on into environment friendly locomotives.Have a great week, Mike!
At least on the bright side, not all P42’s are being retired as the chargers are only replacing the P42’s used for long distance services. The P42 will still be used on quite a few different corridor trains
Wouldn't surprise me one bit if tourist ops and maybe a small number of museums start picking up the P42's, P40's, and P32's like they did with the F40's.
I wouldn't say Amtrak is moving from diesel to electric yet (will they ever? -- don't hold your breath), because the ACS-64 electric locomotives only went to the Northeast Corridor (and SEPTA Regional Rail), with no expansion of electrified track. The SC-series and ALC-series are still diesels, and the only places in the United States I have heard of installing or extending heavy rail electrification in the foreseeable future are Caltrain (should be getting near to done now), Colorado commuter rail, and New Jersey Transit (and Metro North MIGHT re-electrify the Danbury Branch of the New Haven Line, but don't believe it until you see it). For some reason that I can't figure out completely, the Americas (not just the United States) seem to be allergic to electrifying any more than they absolutely have to, and even tend to de-electrify. Note that displaced P40DC/P42DC locomotives are also reasonably likely to end up on commuter railroads and maybe even freight (like a few F40PH locomotives found their way into freight service). P32AC-DM locomotives (both Amtrak and Metro North) are likely to hang around for quite a bit longer, because they don't seem to have any plans to replace these dual-mode locomotives that are needed for access into the New York stations (Penn Station for Amtrak and Grand Central for Metro North, where the train tracks are in tunnels, where by law you AREN"T SUPPOSED TO run diesel engines, although I have been there when this was done anyway). These draw DC power from the 3rd rail in the tunnels into both New York stations (they don't use overhead wire), and invert it to drive their AC motors, and then switch to diesel as soon as they get into open air. Since they already have AC motors (unlike the P40DC/P40DC units which have DC motors), I wouldn't be surprised if they got a major overhaul and several more years of service right where they are.
This is a very great locomotive. But it’s too bad, so sad, that it suffered damage after hitting a water truck in Moorpark, California a few days ago. This is literally the first ALC-42 locomotive manufactured.
Me too and you'll see more Siemens Charger ALC-42s with all the 50th anniversary paint schemes,Phase I-VII Paint Schemes and the new Phase VIII paint scheme with Midnight Blue,Royal Blue,Red and Orange which is my brother's combo.
Hated to see this series end but, kudos to you Mike for sharing this amazing glimpse at Seimens construction of the ALC-42. Excellent chase scenes and beautiful scenery, your videos are always top notch ! Thanks once again your commitment to high quality rail videos. Hope you friends and family enjoy a Happy Independence Day ! - Larry
Great video! I liked all the different vantage points you found to film from, as well as the little bits of history at each one. Also cool to see the Link light rail cars in the Siemens facility - those will be heading up here to Seattle once they're finished.
There are video clips of 300's arrival in Galesburg, IL on that CZ train, then in Elkhart, IN on the Capitol Limited 30. Maybe someday, we'll see a livestream of its test runs through Ashland, VA or Norwalk, CT.
I love Amtrak. In New York, I would ride Metroliner from Pennsylvania Station to Washington, just to visit Metrorail. However, I had my first ride on the Acela Express, and it was more exciting than my attraction of the Washington Metrorail rapid transit system. Acela made only six stops between New York and District of Columbia. I am glad that Amtrak has one new locomotive and I hope that Amtrak will buy more new locomotives in the process. Amtrak deserves to have new trains, but I hope the federal government would invest in some capital to support the American railroads. This show was excellent, but short. It is saved.
It's historically noted that Amtrak Genesis number 7 along with sister engine number 4 road behind Santa Fe 4-8-4 number 3751 on the Grand Canyon limited excursion in August of 2002
Amazing Brand Siemens! Many railroad in Europe used locomotives and trains from Siemens Mobility .In Belgium, Germany, Austria, Russia and so on . California is so pretty 😍 But the GE locomotives also amazing 👌❗
I got 3 question for your next Q&A 1. What do you think will happen to the future of rail transport? 2. What is your favorite GE locomotive? 3. What do you feel about CN and CP having their own heritage units?
Excellent video! One question though, why doesn´t locomotives in the US have cabs in both ends? Seems very unpractical with just one per locomotive. What is the all-day solution for that?Turntables as in the old days?
@@LRF_101 I think you are a little confused. The SC-44 Is for shorter runs and largely replaced the F59PHI. The ALC-42 is a P42 replacement. The Charger and F125 have almost completely taken over passenger duty in my neighborhood. The ALC-42 carries 400 more gallons of fuel, and of course, has a slightly smaller engine.
@@LRF_101 - Yes, and the SC-44 has taken over most NCTD Coaster work. We will likely see the SC-44 dominate in southern California for the next 50 years.
Although the SC-44 does not have significantly more power than the P42 and P59PHI locos that they replaced on Amtrak, NCTD has related that the power jump from the old F40PH-2C will not only end double-heading of Comic Con Weekend specials (6 cars), but also allow for slightly faster schedules on the standard 5 car Coaster trains. Coaster stops 7 times in 40 miles, and many stops are 2-4 miles apart.
I feel like the only reason why the ALC-42 Chargers are being used in the California Zephyr route is because it’ll have to take 3 trains routes if it’s going to the coast Starlight, the south west chief, and another route I don’t know that goes to Washington DC
Love the new ALC-42s. I think it would be a good idea to convert some of the P42s into battery-electric locomotives as a way to supplement the new charger fleet and have zero emission locomotives.
You'll see more Siemens Charger ALC-42s with all of the 50th anniversary paint schemes,heritage paint schemes,Phase 1-7 paint schemes and the new Phase 8 paint schemes with the colors midnight blue,royal blue,red and orange.You'll also see Siemens Turbostar STM STXpress which are going to be battery-electric locomotives and will be similar to the MPI MP32PH-Qs.
Im glad you were able to be invited by Siemens for you do these parts. Fantastic video! The the California zephyr should be nicknamed delivery-zephyr.
Imagine being a railfan and getting a nice surprise when you board that train
Well done video, thanks! I hope to see it on my side of the country soon 😉
Hello b&o rr!
@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 hello! 👋
@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR ayy what’s up I saw Amtrak 301 today
@@justaP42DC cool!
Depends where you live. I live in NYC, so there’s no reason for ACS-64s here
It's both so hard and honoring to see Amtrak moving on from Diesel Stage and into the Electric Stage with locomotives. They're retiring their P42s sooner than we know it and not a lot of locomotives will survive the Charger takeover of the railroads. It's hard to see them fade slowly, but yet so glad to see Amtrak moving on into environment friendly locomotives.Have a great week, Mike!
At least on the bright side, not all P42’s are being retired as the chargers are only replacing the P42’s used for long distance services. The P42 will still be used on quite a few different corridor trains
Hello there
Wouldn't surprise me one bit if tourist ops and maybe a small number of museums start picking up the P42's, P40's, and P32's like they did with the F40's.
I wouldn't say Amtrak is moving from diesel to electric yet (will they ever? -- don't hold your breath), because the ACS-64 electric locomotives only went to the Northeast Corridor (and SEPTA Regional Rail), with no expansion of electrified track. The SC-series and ALC-series are still diesels, and the only places in the United States I have heard of installing or extending heavy rail electrification in the foreseeable future are Caltrain (should be getting near to done now), Colorado commuter rail, and New Jersey Transit (and Metro North MIGHT re-electrify the Danbury Branch of the New Haven Line, but don't believe it until you see it). For some reason that I can't figure out completely, the Americas (not just the United States) seem to be allergic to electrifying any more than they absolutely have to, and even tend to de-electrify.
Note that displaced P40DC/P42DC locomotives are also reasonably likely to end up on commuter railroads and maybe even freight (like a few F40PH locomotives found their way into freight service).
P32AC-DM locomotives (both Amtrak and Metro North) are likely to hang around for quite a bit longer, because they don't seem to have any plans to replace these dual-mode locomotives that are needed for access into the New York stations (Penn Station for Amtrak and Grand Central for Metro North, where the train tracks are in tunnels, where by law you AREN"T SUPPOSED TO run diesel engines, although I have been there when this was done anyway). These draw DC power from the 3rd rail in the tunnels into both New York stations (they don't use overhead wire), and invert it to drive their AC motors, and then switch to diesel as soon as they get into open air. Since they already have AC motors (unlike the P40DC/P40DC units which have DC motors), I wouldn't be surprised if they got a major overhaul and several more years of service right where they are.
@@CrazyDash9 they will eventually be replaced by the sc-44s
6:35 that's some clean audio right there
Can't decide, what I love more,....trains, California, Sierra Nevada, this channel.....! Some scenes are just mind blowing.
From F and E units to ALC42 locomotives there has been a huge difference.
That first movement with 3 and 17 must have been quite the thing to see. Awesome video, cant wait to see more!
This is a very great locomotive. But it’s too bad, so sad, that it suffered damage after hitting a water truck in Moorpark, California a few days ago. This is literally the first ALC-42 locomotive manufactured.
It's so funny seeing old locomotives pulling its replacement
I Love Siemens Charger's including Alc-42
They're really neat locomotives!
Oh yes 👍
@@CoasterFan2105 That's right 👍
Me too and you'll see more Siemens Charger ALC-42s with all the 50th anniversary paint schemes,Phase I-VII Paint Schemes and the new Phase VIII paint scheme with Midnight Blue,Royal Blue,Red and Orange which is my brother's combo.
I was right there at Pinole watching that same train pass! I could've bumped into you!
My Thanks to you and Siemens! Another great job.
Sure enjoyed the series. Thanks for your top notch efforts.
A shiny new locomotive is something to behold.
Amtrak has a bright and greener future ahead. Another chapter in locomotive evolution.
I watched all 3 video's and they were well made and very informative...:):):)
Thank you for sharing this with us...:):):)
Can’t wait
Yes. These alc-42's look so cool. I'm gonna miss the p42's tho
That ALC unit is beautiful! Love the livery. Maybe we will see these on Long Island in the future….
EXCELLENT video Mike! Thanks for sharing!!
Who excited that ALC will go in service by October or early 2022 after testing on NEC?
I am
It might enter service in winter 2021
Me, a subway buff.
@@railfantrainsofsandiegopro1557 That passed-
I am
Hated to see this series end but, kudos to you Mike for sharing this amazing glimpse at Seimens construction of the ALC-42. Excellent chase scenes and beautiful scenery, your videos are always top notch ! Thanks once again your commitment to high quality rail videos. Hope you friends and family enjoy a Happy Independence Day !
- Larry
Very nice video Mike!! So sad this is the final part of the series ):
Thank you! I'm sure there will be more some day! :)
I'm from the future! Theres gonna be a part 4 on the 13th!
@@thedoctorofstupidity nah bro you just saw on his Instagram 😂
@@norcalrailphotographer I don't use Instagram haha
Very nice video in excellent quality. The new ALC-42 look awesome. Greetings from Germany. Bügelfalte 63 !!
That's very good show Amtrak ALC-42 3 parts show.
Great shots! I can't wait for these to officially run!
I like how amk 17 still has the ge steal bell
Fantastic video as always Mike!
Mogul is an awesome spot to watch trains.
Great video! I liked all the different vantage points you found to film from, as well as the little bits of history at each one. Also cool to see the Link light rail cars in the Siemens facility - those will be heading up here to Seattle once they're finished.
Hey mike! I had a wonderful time in Seattle, now In Montana. Great video and catches, as always!
There are video clips of 300's arrival in Galesburg, IL on that CZ train, then in Elkhart, IN on the Capitol Limited 30. Maybe someday, we'll see a livestream of its test runs through Ashland, VA or Norwalk, CT.
Awesome video Mike
great video cool to see 17 on the charger move consist ive seen 17 and 3 on the southwest chief
Thank you!
Happy Fourth of July, Mike Armstrong! :-D
Amazing I loved this video !!!!
Was the ALC42-300 powering any of it’s delivery journey?
I love Amtrak. In New York, I would ride Metroliner from Pennsylvania Station to Washington, just to visit Metrorail. However, I had my first ride on the Acela Express, and it was more exciting than my attraction of the Washington Metrorail rapid transit system. Acela made only six stops between New York and District of Columbia. I am glad that Amtrak has one new locomotive and I hope that Amtrak will buy more new locomotives in the process. Amtrak deserves to have new trains, but I hope the federal government would invest in some capital to support the American railroads. This show was excellent, but short. It is saved.
It's historically noted that Amtrak Genesis number 7 along with sister engine number 4 road behind Santa Fe 4-8-4 number 3751 on the Grand Canyon limited excursion in August of 2002
Glad you could edit out that kid screaming over your video! Great video Mike!
Great stuff, Mike!
Awesome
Thanks!
Amazing Brand Siemens!
Many railroad in Europe used locomotives and trains from Siemens Mobility .In Belgium, Germany, Austria, Russia and so on .
California is so pretty 😍
But the GE locomotives also amazing 👌❗
Nice video, Mike!
YESSSSSSS✨✨✨✨✨
Thanks for watching!
@@CoasterFan2105 you are welcome
The Genesis was never as loved as the F40ph. The Charger will never be as loved as the Genesis.
Hey Mike,
Thank You Sir for an Excellent Series!
Best Wishes,
Tom K.
Did Siemens just lay new track at their depot? Is that what all the squeaking was coming from as they departed?
Nice Video Mike
Thank you!
awesome video!
Thank you!
This is very exciting!
I can't wait to see 301!
Awesome!!!
Nice catch man
Where will 300 be testing, guys?
No foamer at 6:37
I told you he could fix the audio.
Hope to see it on the chief! Nice video!
Hi
Hey!
Hey thats pretty dope! I’m glad this video still came out nice.
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@@_extra9126 HOLY SHIT ITS THOMAS
Hope you can do one of the VIA Rail trainsets.
Very interesting video about Amtrak's new ALC-42 locomotive.🎥😊👍👍👍
Fame Town USA! This is the Best New TH-cam Video of Yours Ever!! :-D
I was hoping they would test it along the coast line so it would be closer to the factory when they have their punch list of repairs. :)
How did you film this? In all these shots you can not outrun the train. So how did you get into position to get all tows shots?
Nice video
I’m going to miss the p42 honestly
In 30 years you will be saying “I’m gonna miss the Chargers”
Yep.
Interesting and beautiful video! Greetings from Russia!)
Nice!
Thanks!
@@CoasterFan2105 np!
Amazing video as always, Mike! It's great to see your take on some of the same locations I shoot at! Keep up the great work!
Great video. 👍
Nice man
Thank you!
I got 3 question for your next Q&A
1. What do you think will happen to the future of rail transport?
2. What is your favorite GE locomotive?
3. What do you feel about CN and CP having their own heritage units?
So the new Chargers are being delivered in Phase 6 livery, only to be re-painted in Phase 7 later in the year?
No
so great to see my home
#3 is the second oldest active P42
Yup!
The first P42DC number 1 was written off in an accident in 2017.
When will we see these all over the place?
At 7:16 why did the horn sound bad?
That's a wayside horn
Excellent video! One question though, why doesn´t locomotives in the US have cabs in both ends? Seems very unpractical with just one per locomotive. What is the all-day solution for that?Turntables as in the old days?
Nice catch. Wouldve caught it at Emeryville but I was at LA :/
Cool the american trains my favorite passenger trains!
Nice job Mike.
I Hope You Have a Great Fourth of July Celebration, Mister Mike Armstrong. :-D
Interesting the ALC-42 looks like the sc-44 in the future
The ALC-42 is basically an SC-44. Both are Americanized Vectron locos.
@@HSMiyamoto Mostly the sc-44 is still in use but maybe soon ALC-42 will be used for long distance Amtrak trains.
@@LRF_101 I think you are a little confused. The SC-44 Is for shorter runs and largely replaced the F59PHI. The ALC-42 is a P42 replacement. The Charger and F125 have almost completely taken over passenger duty in my neighborhood.
The ALC-42 carries 400 more gallons of fuel, and of course, has a slightly smaller engine.
@@LRF_101 - Yes, and the SC-44 has taken over most NCTD Coaster work. We will likely see the SC-44 dominate in southern California for the next 50 years.
Although the SC-44 does not have significantly more power than the P42 and P59PHI locos that they replaced on Amtrak, NCTD has related that the power jump from the old F40PH-2C will not only end double-heading of Comic Con Weekend specials (6 cars), but also allow for slightly faster schedules on the standard 5 car Coaster trains. Coaster stops 7 times in 40 miles, and many stops are 2-4 miles apart.
Very impressive! Oh hey you should make a video of Union Pacific’s 159th anniversary soon, cause yesterday was their birthday. Anyways epic video man.
Thanks so much! I'll probably be doing another Union Pacific video at some point!
That's wonderful!
Yay new locos and happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🥳
USA are very interesting,I ll love to see them live one day
Is there a way to find out when and where testing will be on NEC? I would love to see it.
I feel like the only reason why the ALC-42 Chargers are being used in the California Zephyr route is because it’ll have to take 3 trains routes if it’s going to the coast Starlight, the south west chief, and another route I don’t know that goes to Washington DC
4 minutes ago it is impossible to reach the train from Kingsville Texas so here I am Glasgow Montana station I made it?
It does not exist $19.00
super 👌
Love the new ALC-42s. I think it would be a good idea to convert some of the P42s into battery-electric locomotives as a way to supplement the new charger fleet and have zero emission locomotives.
You'll see more Siemens Charger ALC-42s with all of the 50th anniversary paint schemes,heritage paint schemes,Phase 1-7 paint schemes and the new Phase 8 paint schemes with the colors midnight blue,royal blue,red and orange.You'll also see Siemens Turbostar STM STXpress which are going to be battery-electric locomotives and will be similar to the MPI MP32PH-Qs.
@@marioscardina2547 i’m sorry but no one cares about your drawings
301 should leave on #6 today
U sure?
So it’ll come to Lincoln on Sunday?
Not today.
So when will it come?
very good video, hopefully we will always be given health and always work
I saw this video on Facebook that there was a foamer that ruined one of your shots
All fixed!
@@CoasterFan2105 that’s good lol. Glad you got it fixed
@@CoasterFan2105 mike you legend lmao
Saw that video in they should restore it and run it on the mainline
@@bnsfavardsubdivisionproduction one of my friends sent it to me
Great video! By any chance, do you know what part of the NEC it will be testing on?
GreAt video.
Very cool !
This is exciting
Now your time is 12.03 but my time in Thailand is 5.03 p.m.