Very interesting, live in Erie PA, where many Amtrak units were made, touched many as a GE employee, had 26 E60's in Wilmington Delaware as a field service engineer.
OMG Your Narration rings me WAY back to the Pentrex days of my childhood when I would watch Sacramento steam '99 on VHS, narration style the pacing it feels all too familiar and nostalgic! EVEN The editing style is reminiscent this is amazing! I feel like a 10 year old again
Another Great Video, Mike! And many thanks to Siemens and Amtrak for allowing you access to the building and roll out of the new engines! Also, I like the paint scheme much better than the dull silver color schemes.
Absolutely amazing! Siemens is going to busy for a while. I also heard that Metro North and Long Island Railroad will get new dual mode charger locomotives in the future.
Oh my god the 301 painted with the Pointless Arrow and the black paint with the blue stripes might be the single best looking locomotive in the fleet, they knocked it out of the park. I almost wish Amtrak was using some modification of this for a future phase, it looks really good
I’m not sure about everyone else but I think that actually looks pretty good. The only thing that’s missing is a Nathan M3 like the original E unit (which wore that scheme) had.
The ALC-42s only replace the P42DCs on California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief, Coast Starlight and 2 more. The P42DCs stay in all of the other services.
Very nice! I have a drawing that locomotive and soo cool locomotive black lined with blue see in internet but its real!! Ilove amtrak livery's! Very nice video!
This is not your dads Amtrak anymore . Amazing how far Amtrak has come in a short time . 301 looks absolutely gorgeous , Siemens and everyone involved in building her should be very proud . USA will have best passenger train service in the world if Amtrak keeps going the way it is . Great video ,it did 301 justice . Thank you for the info and great shots .
"USA will have best passenger train service in the world" LMAO are you serious now? have you ever taken a train abroad? especially in europe, china or japan the US cannot compete with other countries when it comes to traveling by train and certainly not with the service they offer
@@magdavanthuis3924 I can understand your skepticism however I did say ' if it keeps going the way it is ' . I have traveled overseas and can remember being in a ICE 1st class section with a leaking roof to the point were that part of the car was closed off . In Italy the railroad went on strike and at 4:33 the train came to a stop and we had to get off the train in between the stations . I had to find my own way to the destination . And of course there was the SBB ban on DB coming into CH because they broke down to often and blocked major train routes. Lets not overlook the pushers in Japan that push people into the trains , behavior we wouldn't except here. When the USA puts their focus on something they can do it . 1st class train travel is their goal and will achieve it .
Since 75 ALC-42s are on order for long distance Amtrak trains, there will be a few ALC-42s that will replace some of the F40PHs that were destroyed in wrecks. First, there will be an ALC-42 numbered as 312, which will replace the old 312 that was lost in the Big Bayou Canot train derailment (47 deaths and 103 injuries), and there will also be an ALC-42 numbered as 366, which will replace the old 366 that was lost in the Back Bay collision (no deaths, but 453 injuries). Deal?
Looks like you were on Roseville Road between the Elkhorn Blvd. and Walerga Rd. overpasses, filming the train as it headed east. I live nearby in the community of North Highlands, near what once was McClellan Air Force Base.
The P40's had issues when first delivered too. Almost a year after the first batch were delivered F40's were still being used on the Empire Builder until the Wintering issues with the P40's were resolved.
Cool footage! I'm so excited for these new engines to take over the rails of Amtrak. It'll be sad to see the old Genesis locomotives go but at least they gave us a lot of fond memories in their nearly 30 years of service. Keep up the good work Mike!
Wow! That's awesome! A New locomotive with old paint! This was a awesome video! Loved it so much. I just subscribed to your channel! Great work. 301 looks like a very interesting locomotive. I'd like to see more about 301. And that day 1 paint looks kinda cool!
@@MrCameronsterling Amtrak may not admit this, & most of the public is not aware of this, but most Amtrak, & Freight delays are are either weather related or mechanical, of which are commonly beyond immediate control, meaning they don't have an immediate way of correction by the crew. Only maybe 1/3 to maybe half is the fault of Amtrak or the freight Railroad. As a crew member of a major freight railroad who happens to treat Amtrak the best percentage wise, I & many others do our part to keep Amtrak moving with minimal delay.
Thanks! I was actually able to film all of these scenes amazingly enough. I just happened to be lucky that day with the station stops at Davis and Sacramento.
Very interesting, live in Erie PA, where many Amtrak units were made, touched many as a GE employee, had 26 E60's in Wilmington Delaware as a field service engineer.
I'm suffering from severe brain damage thanks for getting some of my memory back
From what I'm seeing, the new Siemens ALC-42 Locomotive looks amazing. Perfect for the 50th Anniversary of Amtrak! The paint scheme is on point. =)
Ikr
WOW!! The most beautiful new Amtrak electric locomotive was now been built to enter the tracks! Nice video Mike!👍😉
Well made report, the black paint scheme looks smart combined with the stainless steel train behind it.
OMG Your Narration rings me WAY back to the Pentrex days of my childhood when I would watch Sacramento steam '99 on VHS, narration style the pacing it feels all too familiar and nostalgic! EVEN The editing style is reminiscent this is amazing! I feel like a 10 year old again
Thank you! That means a lot.
Loved the video. The 300 sure is a pretty engine. I wish her well for years of service.
Thank you for sharing this great and wonderful Amtrak video with the audience.
I like this Day 1 paint scheme! I am interested in seeing the ALC-42s in service soon!
Beautiful Locomotive and paint scheme. Great video!
Thank you!
Wonderful that you get access at the Sacramento works.
Indeed! It was very gracious of Siemens and Amtrak to extend the invitation.
Beautiful Locomotive.. Awesome video.. Thanks for sharing your experience.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
17:00 YES!! I saw your tripods and I got one like yours! The two views are amazing!! Thanks mike again for taking a picture with me and my friend!!
Any time! It was great to meet you!
Very interesting video! Great shot! Like 264!
Thank you!
Excellent video. I especially appreciate the dual camera work. No neck-snapping to follow the action.
Thank you, James!
Happy 50th Anniversary Amtrak and Valley Railroad of Connecticut!
Another Great Video, Mike! And many thanks to Siemens and Amtrak for allowing you access to the building and roll out of the new engines! Also, I like the paint scheme much better than the dull silver color schemes.
Thank you, Curtis! And yes, a very big thank you to Siemens and Amtrak! The new paint schemes look very nice.
Dull? Now that’s just plain opinion
@@CoasterFan2105 ju😊😊
can't WAIT to see this one the Amtrak keystone corridor in 2024!!
Absolutely amazing! Siemens is going to busy for a while. I also heard that Metro North and Long Island Railroad will get new dual mode charger locomotives in the future.
That they will! Thanks so much!
same delivery mode I suppose... unless they are going for a special delivery truck...
@@PrograError Non-Amtrak vehicles are delivered by the freight railroads.
Don't forget Amtrak New York for their Empire Services.
That's the first I've heard of Metro North and LIRR ordering new dual mode locomotives -- any details available yet?
Sound tranist got some new toys for the lightrail cool to see those at the factory
Quite a few of them!
Amtrack 301 alc locomotive is a monster
They should’ve painted a P42 like this too.
Imagine the two side by side!
@@CoasterFan2105 pro thumbnail right there!
He said in the video that this is the only Charger to get the paint job, all the rest are on P42s.
@@Chuck59ish Negative
@@Chuck59ish the other anniversary units are in different paint schemes, 301 is the only one with the "day one" livery
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I love the blue and black on Amtrak engine than sliver and Blue
It's a great look for the ALC-42!
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eeeeee I'm so happy it looks amazing
I like the Day 1 livery too!
Same, I never really liked Phase 5.
Finally Get To Hear The Gweb / Graham White e bells On the alc-42 locomotives!!!
Currently, the newest locomotive has the oldest scheme, as the scheme was painted in late April 1971 for Penn Central 4316
Yeah
What's old is new again!
Penn central 4316
@@CoasterFan2105 that's very true
They should have painted 322 like this instead of 301 because that was 4316’s Amtrak number.
that locomotive will never again look so pristine in this livery.
I'm gonna miss the P42s. But at the same time, I'm extremely excited for the new ALC-42s.
I think the Chargers look amazing and are a very natural evolution of the P42s
Now the last special unit should be hopefully the Phase 3 dash 8 paint.
No phase 3 F40PH
@@DanTDMJace that's what 145 and 822 are painted in.
@@harrisonofcolorado8886 and 406 which idk if it even wears that paint anymore
@@aloneinhardeeville 406 does wear this paint, but it’s in Renessaeler, NY for repairs.
I don't like that scheme, I like schemes that have lines that carry through the whole train, like Phase II, III, IV, and GO Transit
Great footage on the delivery of this engine.
Thank you very much!
I love the Seattle area Sound Transit light rail cars in the video. ♥
That is probably my favorite color scheme I think. So beautiful!
i very much appreciate how the engineer waved every time he passed you.
I need this in n scale...KATO get to it lol
HO and O scale please!!!!!!
Y E S
Narrator: they got to it
Oh my god the 301 painted with the Pointless Arrow and the black paint with the blue stripes might be the single best looking locomotive in the fleet, they knocked it out of the park. I almost wish Amtrak was using some modification of this for a future phase, it looks really good
Love to see the ALC _ 42 on the coast starlight
Very striking paint job.
That it is!
I’m not sure about everyone else but I think that actually looks pretty good. The only thing that’s missing is a Nathan M3 like the original E unit (which wore that scheme) had.
Awesome video. The 301 looks great! Best from Germany !!!
Thanks so much!!
Superb video. Loved it. Got the 301 on train #30, the Capitol Limited at Harpers Ferry, WV.
Excellent! There is 73 more Siemens ALC-42 to go orders!
Thanks!
@@CoasterFan2105 You're very welcome, Mike Armstrong!
I really like the black and blue paint scheme.
Oh wow that’s a magnificent livery
That's my favorite alc 42 hertiage paint schem amtrak train.
The ALC-42s only replace the P42DCs on California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief, Coast Starlight and 2 more. The P42DCs stay in all of the other services.
Awesome Video! This is the Amtrak 50th Anniversary Unit Number 301.
Awesome Video Mike I can’t wait to see them run on the Amtrak superliners The day one Paint will always be awesome
Yes it will! Thanks for watching!
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Very nice! I have a drawing that locomotive and soo cool locomotive black lined with blue see in internet but its real!! Ilove amtrak livery's! Very nice video!
Thank you!
Awesome video! I’m gonna miss the old P42s and P40s but these newer ALC-42s will be a lot better for Amtrak.
Amtrak 301 Is my favorite heritage unit on amtrak.
301 and 184 are my two favorites.
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I like 161 and 100. They could do a better job on 46, though.
Great video Mike! It's amazing seeing the brand new ALC-42 in the great Day 1 paint scheme. Thanks for the great videos!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Very cool and well done video story 😎 • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Thanks, Gary!
Nice, I caught the Amtrak 301 ALC 42 myself on Sunday
Beautiful Video,and information.
Can't wait for more liveries!
This is not your dads Amtrak anymore . Amazing how far Amtrak has come in a short time . 301 looks absolutely gorgeous , Siemens and everyone involved in building her should be very proud . USA will have best passenger train service in the world if Amtrak keeps going the way it is . Great video ,it did 301 justice . Thank you for the info and great shots .
"USA will have best passenger train service in the world" LMAO are you serious now? have you ever taken a train abroad? especially in europe, china or japan the US cannot compete with other countries when it comes to traveling by train and certainly not with the service they offer
@@magdavanthuis3924 I can understand your skepticism however I did say ' if it keeps going the way it is ' . I have traveled overseas and can remember being in a ICE 1st class section with a leaking roof to the point were that part of the car was closed off . In Italy the railroad went on strike and at 4:33 the train came to a stop and we had to get off the train in between the stations . I had to find my own way to the destination . And of course there was the SBB ban on DB coming into CH because they broke down to often and blocked major train routes. Lets not overlook the pushers in Japan that push people into the trains , behavior we wouldn't except here. When the USA puts their focus on something they can do it . 1st class train travel is their goal and will achieve it .
Sent here from OGR. Nicely filmed and narrated. Nice looking loco.
Very well done! High quality video with professional narration. Liked and subscribed!!
Thank you very much!
Nice catches! It was rlly fun meeting u at Verdi
Thanks! It was nice to meet you, too!
Great video! I should've seen this, but was up in the North Bay.
Thanks, Austin!
Since 75 ALC-42s are on order for long distance Amtrak trains, there will be a few ALC-42s that will replace some of the F40PHs that were destroyed in wrecks. First, there will be an ALC-42 numbered as 312, which will replace the old 312 that was lost in the Big Bayou Canot train derailment (47 deaths and 103 injuries), and there will also be an ALC-42 numbered as 366, which will replace the old 366 that was lost in the Back Bay collision (no deaths, but 453 injuries). Deal?
Except the 12 Cabbages the F40's are no longer in the fleet except one, & it's a display dummy with controls only like the rest of the Cabbage fleet.
Very nicely done, as usual
God Bless Railway-Trains! :-D
Nice ALC 42 301 looks Awesome.
Looks like you were on Roseville Road between the Elkhorn Blvd. and Walerga Rd. overpasses, filming the train as it headed east.
I live nearby in the community of North Highlands, near what once was McClellan Air Force Base.
Day 1! Give it up for day 1! Awesome video dude!
Thanks!
Nice one mike sorry I missed your upload first week in school
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Have a Graceful and Blessed Summer Vacation, Everyone! :-D
That is one really slick locomotive.
That it is!
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Looks so much better than the chargers. Hoping it actually makes a sound too.
The ALC42 is a Charger though...
I love how they made the LEDs warmer
…And the design… oh so cold. Looks like it got frostbite
Awesome work!! I watched it break down in Ralston and a BNSF had a to save it
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Lol. I guess that says something.
The P40's had issues when first delivered too. Almost a year after the first batch were delivered F40's were still being used on the Empire Builder until the Wintering issues with the P40's were resolved.
That’s was cool Amtrak locomotive. ;)
Yes it is!
Mike we love your amazing videos so much thanks for being the best nice vid!!😍😃😛😁
Thanks so much!
Still waiting for these to enter service. Hopefully, that’ll be soon
Very good, thanks.
I can't wait to see this locomotive on Superliner Trains!
I love that paint scheme.
HI I just rode on the test run
Thank you. This was fun.
Cool footage! I'm so excited for these new engines to take over the rails of Amtrak. It'll be sad to see the old Genesis locomotives go but at least they gave us a lot of fond memories in their nearly 30 years of service. Keep up the good work Mike!
Thank you, I will!
These engines are inconceivably hideous. If you could raise Da Vinci from the dead, I don’t think even he can fix this.
@@bean_bttf3 People didn’t like the Genesis at first either.
Everybody’s gansta until they push the Shirley like a shopping cart
As always good work my friend
Thank you!
Great video! Love the new ALC-42,s
Thanks! I do too!
Awesome Video:) I love the 301!!!
Great video, that was definitely a train worth chasing.
Thank you! That it was!
Nice video mike! I can’t wait for 302 to be delivered as well.
Thank you!
Awesome!
Wow! That's awesome! A New locomotive with old paint! This was a awesome video! Loved it so much. I just subscribed to your channel! Great work. 301 looks like a very interesting locomotive. I'd like to see more about 301. And that day 1 paint looks kinda cool!
I love the ALCs, though I will miss the p42s and I hope Amtrak doesn’t let go of too many acs-64s
Awesome
Great video Mike! I love the new locomotive. These ALC-42 loco’s will definitely hit spotlight over the p40’s.
Yeah. They will begin a new era for Amtrak
@@railfantrainsofsandiegopro1557 yup
Thank you! They look great!
How… how dare you.
@@CoasterFan2105 They so do!
Man I’m loving this paint scheme, really want Amtrak to grow and get better but the freight railroad’s refuse to play nice
Freight makes the money
@@dlane5292 you’re right it does but they could be a little bit more reasonable to Amtrak
@@MrCameronsterling Amtrak may not admit this, & most of the public is not aware of this, but most Amtrak, & Freight delays are are either weather related or mechanical, of which are commonly beyond immediate control, meaning they don't have an immediate way of correction by the crew. Only maybe 1/3 to maybe half is the fault of Amtrak or the freight Railroad. As a crew member of a major freight railroad who happens to treat Amtrak the best percentage wise, I & many others do our part to keep Amtrak moving with minimal delay.
Great video. I believe you had some help getting all these shot of the identical train. Good stuff.
Thanks! I was actually able to film all of these scenes amazingly enough. I just happened to be lucky that day with the station stops at Davis and Sacramento.
Amazing 👍
Great video keep up the great work
Will do, thanks!
Love Live Trains! :-D
1:01 that’s neat!
awesome mike
Thank you!