Also, 369-turned-371 went extremely slow from West Trenton until it got past that crossing. 371 the next day was also slow. I didn't take the train on Wednesday (5/13), which was probably just as well, considering the other problem. Things seemed to be back to normal on Thursday. Although there weren't any train-related fatalities on the R3 last week, there was one involving an Amtrak train on the R7 at Bristol earlier this week.
371 is actually using the consist that went to West Trenton as train 368 and was intended to be 369. A conductor made an announcement that the 5-car train we were on was instead going to be 371 (usually a 3-car train). (Main effect to passengers - no stop at Elkins Park.) Two deaths on Reading side R3 last week, neither actually involving a train. Someone committed suicide by shooting himself in Bethayres parking lot on Wednesday.
Thanks, they do mix them up in consists sometimes.
Yup, same Loud K5LA, and even the Orange Juice train!
Haha, I see that you were there with the West Jersey Guys
Two SEPTA trains on the R2 Warminster line collide 3 years ago.
They don't use the R-numbering scheme anymore.
Dante Trainmaster no one cares. Don’t tell people what to and what not to say. Shut up. Everyone knows, your everywhere.
Also, 369-turned-371 went extremely slow from West Trenton until it got past that crossing. 371 the next day was also slow. I didn't take the train on Wednesday (5/13), which was probably just as well, considering the other problem. Things seemed to be back to normal on Thursday. Although there weren't any train-related fatalities on the R3 last week, there was one involving an Amtrak train on the R7 at Bristol earlier this week.
371 is actually using the consist that went to West Trenton as train 368 and was intended to be 369. A conductor made an announcement that the 5-car train we were on was instead going to be 371 (usually a 3-car train). (Main effect to passengers - no stop at Elkins Park.) Two deaths on Reading side R3 last week, neither actually involving a train. Someone committed suicide by shooting himself in Bethayres parking lot on Wednesday.
Thats the reality of working on the railroad. Somewhat dangerous job
Thanks, I feel bad for that employee, and btw, that Push Pull set is the same consist you caught, you'll see it deadhead later...
Yes.
Yes, they were.
Yeah.
Haha, GEVO, AC44CW, CW40-8.
Nice video, shame about the CSXT guy though
Thanks, it is a shame.