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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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
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 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?
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
@@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.
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.
I loved this video series, you did a great job showing the new charger! How did you film the train on its way to Chicago? Did you drive to the locations and get the shots that way or were there cameras already there?
I really REALLY hope they keep the p42's around, I don't care if they are in museums or sold to other railroads, I just don't wanna see them scrapped like the f40's.
Too bad they do not look as good as an E or F unit of the 40s. Don’t get me wrong the engine is not ugly; but the other engines had an elegant flare to them …, in my opinion only.
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
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.
From F and E units to ALC42 locomotives there has been a huge difference.
Can't decide, what I love more,....trains, California, Sierra Nevada, this channel.....! Some scenes are just mind blowing.
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.
6:35 that's some clean audio right there
My Thanks to you and Siemens! Another great job.
It's so funny seeing old locomotives pulling its replacement
Can’t wait
Yes. These alc-42's look so cool. I'm gonna miss the p42's tho
I watched all 3 video's and they were well made and very informative...:):):)
Thank you for sharing this with us...:):):)
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
Amtrak has a bright and greener future ahead. Another chapter in locomotive evolution.
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 👌❗
That first movement with 3 and 17 must have been quite the thing to see. Awesome video, cant wait to see more!
Sure enjoyed the series. Thanks for your top notch efforts.
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
I was right there at Pinole watching that same train pass! I could've bumped into you!
Awesome
Thanks!
That ALC unit is beautiful! Love the livery. Maybe we will see these on Long Island in the future….
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
A shiny new locomotive is something to behold.
EXCELLENT video Mike! Thanks for sharing!!
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.
I like how amk 17 still has the ge steal bell
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.
Amazing I loved this video !!!!
YESSSSSSS✨✨✨✨✨
Thanks for watching!
@@CoasterFan2105 you are welcome
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.
great video cool to see 17 on the charger move consist ive seen 17 and 3 on the southwest chief
Thank you!
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
The Genesis was never as loved as the F40ph. The Charger will never be as loved as the Genesis.
Mogul is an awesome spot to watch trains.
Happy Fourth of July, Mike Armstrong! :-D
Hey mike! I had a wonderful time in Seattle, now In Montana. Great video and catches, as always!
Fame Town USA! This is the Best New RUclips Video of Yours Ever!! :-D
Great shots! I can't wait for these to officially run!
Hi
Hey!
Great Video!
Yay new locos and happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🥳
Your america train is beautiful I'm in thailand my train is a little beautiful
They look really nice! Thanks for watching!
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’m going to miss the p42 honestly
In 30 years you will be saying “I’m gonna miss the Chargers”
Yep.
Very interesting video about Amtrak's new ALC-42 locomotive.🎥😊👍👍👍
Fantastic video as always Mike!
Hey thats pretty dope! I’m glad this video still came out nice.
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@@_extra9126 HOLY SHIT ITS THOMAS
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!
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!
Hey Mike,
Thank You Sir for an Excellent Series!
Best Wishes,
Tom K.
This is very exciting!
Awesome!!!
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. :)
Awesome video Mike
I can't wait to see 301!
Great stuff, Mike!
I Hope You Have a Great Fourth of July Celebration, Mister Mike Armstrong. :-D
Nice video, Mike!
Glad you could edit out that kid screaming over your video! Great video Mike!
Amtak trains are AMAZING mike i love you kisses❤🧡💛💚💙🤎🤍💙💙💖💘💌💋💟❣❣💗💛❤💙🤎💗💛💙
No foamer at 6:37
I told you he could fix the audio.
awesome video!
Thank you!
#3 is the second oldest active P42
Yup!
The first P42DC number 1 was written off in an accident in 2017.
Was the ALC42-300 powering any of it’s delivery journey?
Interesting and beautiful video! Greetings from Russia!)
Now your time is 12.03 but my time in Thailand is 5.03 p.m.
Very nice locomotive in beautyful landscape! Great video, thank you Mike!
Nice Video Mike
Thank you!
Nice!
Thanks!
@@CoasterFan2105 np!
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?
USA are very interesting,I ll love to see them live one day
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
6:36 HAHOHOHO, WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nice man
Thank you!
Nice catch. Wouldve caught it at Emeryville but I was at LA :/
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.
Hope you can do one of the VIA Rail trainsets.
Nice catch man
Great video mike 👌 you made my day🌞🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂 can you please do a video on vintage diesel locomotive 🚂 example GP38-2 or SD40-2?
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
I Love 💘 💗 Siemens Chargers I wish I can ride on the new Alc-42 Love you 😍 ❤ 💙 ♥ 💕 💖 😍 ❤ 💙 ♥ 💕 💖 😍 ❤ 💙 ♥ 💕 💖 😍 ❤ 💙 ♥ 💕 💖 😍 ❤ 💙
301 should leave on #6 today
U sure?
So it’ll come to Lincoln on Sunday?
Not today.
So when will it come?
I loved this video series, you did a great job showing the new charger! How did you film the train on its way to Chicago? Did you drive to the locations and get the shots that way or were there cameras already there?
That's wonderful!
Cool the american trains my favorite passenger trains!
Really good stuff Mike, been loving this series! 👍🏼
I see you cut the scream out from that kid that was with you Screaming at the new ALC-42 300
Where??
@@officialnewyork_railfan6822 6:28
@@unity3596 ik I found out LOL
@@unity3596 People like that who just like to scream and stuff it's so annoying
@@officialnewyork_railfan6822 right
I really REALLY hope they keep the p42's around, I don't care if they are in museums or sold to other railroads, I just don't wanna see them scrapped like the f40's.
The chargers are only replacing p42’s used for long distance services. Quite a few corridor trains will still use the p42.
super 👌
Great video. 👍
I’m going to miss the 42’s, they’re just symbols of big American power. But these new locos are neat too
Yeye
Greetings
@@ElmhurstRailfanning hiii
so great to see my home
Did Siemens just lay new track at their depot? Is that what all the squeaking was coming from as they departed?
GO AMTRAK !!!!
Nice video
Too bad they do not look as good as an E or F unit of the 40s. Don’t get me wrong the engine is not ugly; but the other engines had an elegant flare to them …, in my opinion only.
When I've arrived in Washington dc by the north east regional i saw this train and forgot it was new