Just in case anyone asks, the reason why the entirety of the line to Gilroy was not electrified is because it is owned by Union Pacific, while everything from Tamien to San Francisco is owned by Caltrain, allowing it to be electrified on their own terms.
I think Caltrain should try to convince Union Pacific to electrify the the section to Gilroy. Unless Caltrain plans on getting the Stadler Flirts (hydrogen electric or diesel electrics) as well in the long run…….
@@beavermuffin as far as I want Electrification to happen, I don't see why UP would like to agree to that. At least because they especially profit from double stacks which can operate at either diesel or India's high electrification... Which again would require new locomotives in the first place plus Caltrain is under normal height wire. In short, freight companies are only focused on gaining money, even if electricity could potentially save them tons of money
At 18:34 tracks cross over the Old US 101, Monterey Highway, to the west side of the highway. Going northward, the train goes through Coyote Valley, of which much of it is off limits to development, thanks to preservation organizations.
The plan is to add 1-2 new tracks for three total in the corridor between Gilroy and San Jose, two electrified for HSR and Caltrain and one non-electrified for UP and Amtrak. That probably won’t start until CAHSR begins construction on its Merced-San Jose segment, which likely won’t be until the early 2030s (depends on when and how quickly it’s funded).
@@timectrl How do you tell apart LRQ30 and LRQ50. Are they both seen in the evening? Burlingame for example. One uses SD59MX’s and other GP60’s I think. About what time can I expect to see those?
@@3985uprrLRQ50 and *LSF51. LRQ50 can be seen entering the peninsula at around 4-8PM and usually reaches the Redwood City junction at around 5-9pm. On Mondays (as needed), Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, the LRQ50 makes its way up to the South City yard to preform switching operations, before making its southbound return trip later in the night. The LSF51 uses GP60s, sometimes GP40s and other variants. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, It switches cars in South City yard before taking its train to the Redwood City yard, at around 10-11am It will street run down Chestnut street as it makes its way to the RWC port. After serving the port it will make its return trip to SSF yard, usually at around 12-3PM. In summary, if you are at any given station. Be prepared for the LRQ50 to pass at 4-8PM northbound, and 6-11PM going southbound. If you are waiting for the LSF51, be prepared for it to pass at 9-11AM Southbound, and 1-3PM Northbound. I apologize for the possible lack of grammar and punctuation, this was rather rushed…. ;)
@@ThisisGabe120 thanks a lot. There’s a good chance. I’ll see the LRQ 50 is. I’ll be in Burlingame or San Mateo on Monday evening. I take it September 21 is still the cut over to electric date.
The tracks From CP Lick to Gilroy belong to UP and they dont want it electrified. For the same reason that main track one from CP Coast in Santa Clara to Tamien doesn't have any catenary.
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Just in case anyone asks, the reason why the entirety of the line to Gilroy was not electrified is because it is owned by Union Pacific, while everything from Tamien to San Francisco is owned by Caltrain, allowing it to be electrified on their own terms.
I think Caltrain should try to convince Union Pacific to electrify the the section to Gilroy. Unless Caltrain plans on getting the Stadler Flirts (hydrogen electric or diesel electrics) as well in the long run…….
@@beavermuffin as far as I want Electrification to happen, I don't see why UP would like to agree to that. At least because they especially profit from double stacks which can operate at either diesel or India's high electrification... Which again would require new locomotives in the first place plus Caltrain is under normal height wire.
In short, freight companies are only focused on gaining money, even if electricity could potentially save them tons of money
Nice video, and thank you for mentioning me in the video!
No problem! Thanks for giving me the timestamps!
Yay! Great Quality. Thank you.
Thanks so much TacoCat!
Thank you very much. We call it a "Führerstandsmitfahrt". Kind regards from Germany.
Great video, thanks.. dreaming of California..
At 18:34 tracks cross over the Old US 101, Monterey Highway, to the west side of the highway. Going northward, the train goes through Coyote Valley, of which much of it is off limits to development, thanks to preservation organizations.
Great video!
What are the interlockings between Gilroy and Tamien?
I think that there are only 4, 1 in Gilroy, 2 in Morgan hill, and 1 near Blossom hill
One is coyote
A much better video in 4K!
2:50
>1 track
This is going to be tough for CAHSR
The plan is to add 1-2 new tracks for three total in the corridor between Gilroy and San Jose, two electrified for HSR and Caltrain and one non-electrified for UP and Amtrak. That probably won’t start until CAHSR begins construction on its Merced-San Jose segment, which likely won’t be until the early 2030s (depends on when and how quickly it’s funded).
why did I think the conductor said “Now Arriving San Joaquins” 💀😂😂😂
Probably because the audio didn't get quite clear enough on the speaker.
Just in time for the cab ride on the Caltrain and some great scenery
to look at out of the windows take care and thanks.🇺🇲🚈🇺🇲
1:07:48 the race is on🔥
Will Caltrain be running electric trains on the weekends in test runs quite a bit? Even during the week.
@@3985uprr I think by August there will be regular service. Trains should still be testing yeah
@@timectrl I heard 9/21 is the target date for revenue electric service
@@timectrl How do you tell apart LRQ30 and LRQ50. Are they both seen in the evening? Burlingame for example. One uses SD59MX’s and other GP60’s I think. About what time can I expect to see those?
@@3985uprrLRQ50 and *LSF51. LRQ50 can be seen entering the peninsula at around 4-8PM and usually reaches the Redwood City junction at around 5-9pm. On Mondays (as needed), Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, the LRQ50 makes its way up to the South City yard to preform switching operations, before making its southbound return trip later in the night. The LSF51 uses GP60s, sometimes GP40s and other variants. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, It switches cars in South City yard before taking its train to the Redwood City yard, at around 10-11am It will street run down Chestnut street as it makes its way to the RWC port. After serving the port it will make its return trip to SSF yard, usually at around 12-3PM. In summary, if you are at any given station. Be prepared for the LRQ50 to pass at 4-8PM northbound, and 6-11PM going southbound. If you are waiting for the LSF51, be prepared for it to pass at 9-11AM Southbound, and 1-3PM Northbound. I apologize for the possible lack of grammar and punctuation, this was rather rushed…. ;)
@@ThisisGabe120 thanks a lot. There’s a good chance. I’ll see the LRQ 50 is. I’ll be in Burlingame or San Mateo on Monday evening. I take it September 21 is still the cut over to electric date.
There needs to be expansion of this line to Pajaro, Castroville and Salinas.
I'm surprised Caltrain didn't extend overhead catenary all the way to Gilroy!!
Very few trains per day, so it wouldn’t make sense
@@timectrl I guess Caltrain is watching their operating costs, esp. after the money they spent on electrification between Tamien and San Fran!!
The tracks From CP Lick to Gilroy belong to UP and they dont want it electrified. For the same reason that main track one from CP Coast in Santa Clara to Tamien doesn't have any catenary.
@@iWrick8111 Oh I see!!
@@iWrick8111 Ian will you learn to operate the new electrics?
I watched the whole video
@@Victorsword123 I’m glad I didn’t wake up at 4 AM for nothing🙃
@@timectrlSorry I forgot to respond (TH-cam why did you not send me a notification?)
@@timectrlYou sure didn’t waste your time
@@timectrlI’m so happy I watched the whole video! (I’m glad you did waste your time)
Don't GoPros get really hot after filming for a long period of time since you used GoPro hero 10 in this?
@@nihalmetrarailfanamtrakfre7146 it was cold
@@timectrl okay understood.
At 4:30 the Old 101, Monterey Highway, comes into parallel view.