Railfanning Sacramento - 7/15/19
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2019
- After a couple of years residing in the capitol of the golden state, I decided to finally head out and do a comprehensive railfanning video of the Sacramento (i.e. Sacramento Valley) Amtrak Station and nearby trackside spots, including the Sacramento River waterfront. It’s been a good couple years since I was here in 2012, and a lot has changed from my previous video. Since 2012, this station has seen the completion of the track and platform relocation, as well as a new (and relatively long) walkway to the platforms. The original Southern Pacific Depot built in 1925 is still in operation and was recently renovated and completed in 2017. Removal of the old mainline alignment has been completed as well as the addition of fencing around the entire area surrounding the station to deter trespassing. The original SP Shops still exist in the background, where they await a redevelopment project known as the “Railyards”; though little construction has occurred to date besides the completion of a few streets. The old station had storage tracks where the trainsets had to be switched, but with the new platforms being longer, new fueling stations, and having their own dedicated sidings, the trains are now divided to either the west or east end of the platforms until its next assignment, where the Capitol Corridor trainsets will then be moved to the west end and the San Joaquin trainsets to the east end to begin boarding. Through this setup, the storage capacity has increased to eight trainsets. It is also neat being able to see the Amtrak engineers wash off the front of their engines and show off their train for the journey ahead. Overall, whether it is the neat catches, plentiful vantage points, nearby railroad museum, or train action, Sacramento continues to be a great place to railfan !
Train 1 : Amtrak 11 (Coast Starlight) with P42DC #195 & #18. With just seconds after walking up onto the platform, a very early southbound Coast Starlight from Seattle arrives into Sacramento at the break of dawn. This train will remain in the station for a little over an hour until its scheduled departure of 6:35am.
Train 2 : Amtrak 523 with F59PHI #2007 & CabCar #8309. Not long after 11’s arrival, 523 departs for San Jose.
Train 3 : Amtrak 525 with F59PHI #2010 & CabCar #8311.
Train 4 : Amtrak 702 with CabCar #8310 & SC-44 #2105. Shortly after 525’s departure, the first of only two daily southbound Amtrak trains from Sacramento to Bakersfield departs into the morning light.
Train 5 : Amtrak 527 with SC-44 #2102 & CabCar #8303. After moving from the east end of the station, 527 boards passengers before departing for San Jose.
Train 6 : Amtrak 520 with CabCar #6964 & SC-44 #2104.
Train 7 : Amtrak 529 with SC-44 #2101 & CabCar #6961. Not long after 520’s arrival, 529 (the only round trip train to Auburn) appears for a stop before continuing to Oakland. Nice horn action !
Train 8 : Amtrak 522 with F59PHI #2013, #2008, CabCar #8302, & #8306. After spending the early morning on the platform, I relocated west near the old track alignment I remember back in 2012. Interesting vantage point of the I Street Bridge in my opinion !
Train 9 : Amtrak 531 with SC-44 #2104 & CabCar #6964. An interesting contrast in my opinion with the Sacramento Locomotive Works in the background and the modern Siemens Charger, also made here in Sacramento; representing the changing times and the return of locomotive manufacturing back to the city.
Train 10 : Amtrak 524 with CabCar #6965 & F59PHI #2003. Decided to try another spot, now up on the I Street Bridge. A nice vantage point in my opinion !
Train 11 : Amtrak 535 with F59PHI #2008, #2013, CabCar #8302, & #8306. Another interesting shot on the bridge I’d say ! Awesome engineer on 535 !
Train 12 : Union Pacific MRVWS-15 with C45ACCTE #5278, #5291, C44AC #7091, & C44ACCTE #5928. This train sure did sneak up on me and is also one of the longest trains I’ve seen to date !
Train 13 : Amtrak 6 (California Zephyr) with P42DC #144 & #38. Arriving only four minutes early, the engineers hurry to get the front of their locomotive washed for the journey east. Nice horn action upon departure !
Train 14 : Union Pacific YSR61R-15 (Port Job) with GP40-2 #1376 & GP22T4 #1005. This train also snuck up on me as it was just behind Amtrak 6. The crew will wait until Amtrak 6 departs before continuing east. Very interesting to see the new GP22T4 for the first time !
Train 15 : Amtrak 701 with SC-44 #2103 & CabCar #8304. Coming up from Bakersfield, the one of only two northbound Amtrak San Joaquins to Sacramento arrives on time.
Train 16 : Amtrak 537 with F59PHI #2003 & CabCar #6965. With the action slowing down, I headed over to the banks of the Sacramento River to cool off and to catch a few more trains, now watching them go over the I Street Bridge.
Train 17 : Amtrak 528 with CabCar #6962 & F59PHI #2002. After this train, I called it a successful morning of railfanning and headed home.
Thanks for Watching !
Love the coast starlight Amtrak best train
Gregory Ferguson Same here. It was the first train I ever rode into Sacramento on. Definitely some great, everlasting memories. Thanks for the comment !
Me too! I have ridden the Starlight at least half a dozen times, though the California Zephyr is a close second for me.
Glad to see the CDTX F59PHis still alive and kicking since we no longer have them down on the Surfline.
Average_ Joe only Surfline retired them?
@@KingG3244 Amtrak owned the Cascades and Surfliner F59PHIs, they were sold to Metra in 2018 and deliveries to Metra wrapped up in March.
Average_ Joe damn makes me sad I loved those locomotives not a fan of the new sc-44s they look European no style
@@KingG3244 Siemens is a German based company so the ACS-64's and SC-44's resemblance to Siemens' European products isn't surprising.
Average_ Joe yeah I grew up on the f59phis like most did I. The early 2000s it’s kinda sad the next time I visit Fullerton they won’t be there
Welcome back man I’ve missed your videos
Rail Road Kid Thanks man, I really appreciate the kind comments ! Work has been a factor, but I’m still at it towards my goal of railfanning the entire state. Slowly but surely, haha.
Now that’s my main station there and in Bakersfield. I go there once a month
Awesome video Brent. Looks like an awesome place to see trains. Your videos just get better and better everytime. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Justin ! And will do !
Amazing Video:) Looks like you finally checked out the new Sacramento platforms and 7 years ago you were on the old platforms.
Copper Cruz Thanks ! Lots has changed, that’s for sure !
Very nice, like the overlook of the bridge
SDRAIL Productions Thank you !
Awesome catch Brent
Thank you !
47:22 UPY 1005 Tier 4
A very good video ...
Mark Duxberry Thank you !
Great Video! (:
Rhett Ross Albert Thanks !
Great video I subbed
Caltrain 907 Thank you !
Nice!!!
Thanks !
Sac valley Amtrak fun railfanning
Good catches. Also can you railfan on the Napa Valley wine train?
Ferromex fan 4081 Thanks ! Yep, I’ll definitely look into it for sure ! I’m actually compiling a list of locations viewers have suggested for future railfanning. Yours is noted as well. :)
What's your thoughts about the sc44's ?
Parker McCormack To be personally honest, they were rather hard to get used to aesthetically speaking; but as with any railroad, if it gets the job done, then it’s good in my opinion. I’ve been getting used to the appearance as time goes on as well, haha.
Amtrak fishbowl charges
Amtrak Locomotive Engineers hate them. Lots of people quit over them (especially in SoCal).
NorCalRailfan Yeah man, an old friend of mine that works Merced to Bakersfield mentioned that most of the engineers including himself prefer the F59s or P42DCs any day over the Charger. The handling on the Charger has been notorious for wheel slip, shortened visibility, and other miscellaneous issues. The Charger is essentially a “converted ACS-64“ and was never really specifically designed for mainline diesel service. The result is that the engineers have to deal with the design faults unfortunately.
Crews will sometimes change the electronic message board signs on the locomotives to read things such as “P.O.S.” as well as other more explicit statements.
How about doing the Pacific northwest Seattle area and Tacoma area thanks for the great videos
Gregory Ferguson It is noted ! And you’re welcome ! Glad to hear you enjoy my videos !
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Were they drunk designing the livery of the Amtrak California Charger locos? it doesn't flow with the cars at all and doesn't look good on its own.
I think so w
I might Railfan Cajon Pass tomorrow for the first time
California Railfanner Nice ! I have yet to railfan Cajon Pass, but I’ve driven through there enough times to say that there’s plenty of good action for sure ! Seen some pretty good footage from other railfans of Cajon Pass. If you do go, have a great time !
I was on train 701
I went back to Fresno on train 704