Now that K5LA probably got the attention of every driver going over the crossing. Definitely needed in that situation where you're departing inches away from it.
@CoasterFan2105 The passenger trains in general are, in my opinion, in need of a manufacturer that can produce some new engines for them that will last and perform as well as the 'old school' engines like the F40's.
2105 is my favorite coaster locomotive :D
Hightrain12 4 months ago
What kind of problems did #2105 have with its K5LA in 2006-07? Did something go wrong with its horn?
trinityct 1 year ago
Ah, that sounded just like an Amtrak F40....Classic....
trinityct 1 year ago
Amtrak should have rebuilt their F40PH fleet like Via Rail did.
ArrowWolf1984 2 years ago
Now that K5LA probably got the attention of every driver going over the crossing. Definitely needed in that situation where you're departing inches away from it.
murjax 2 years ago
Nice K-5LA!
-Alex
AODProds 2 years ago
Wow just one cabcar on the Coaster, that's rare.
UP5853 2 years ago
That's your number, 2105!
PeavineRailfanner 2 years ago
Great video. I miss 03 for every imaginable reason. Trains had good horns. BNSF ran daytime freights. It wasn't all GEVOs.
Locomotive450 2 years ago
I agree. I have memories and photos of the early 2000s.
AmtrakTitan455 2 years ago
I like the F-40's in any variation, Amtrak should still be using them for power and not a cab/baggage thing...5***** Video!
DJGENEX71 2 years ago
You should come to Chicago and see what is now the largest fleet of F40s!
Trainbrain1949 2 years ago 2
I'd like to some day...are most of them ex-Amtrak units?
DJGENEX71 2 years ago
No, none of them are ex Amtrak. Metra had the second largest fleet of F40s after Amtrak. Right now there are no plans to replace them anytime soon.
Trainbrain1949 2 years ago
OH cool, I never knew that, and also cool that they plan to keep them!!
DJGENEX71 2 years ago
@Trainbrain1949 2 of them are now! 215 and 216
CoasterFan2105 1 year ago
@DJGENEX71 Actually I have to correct my information. There are two ex Amtrak locomotives on Metra's roster.
Trainbrain1949 1 year ago
@Trainbrain1949 Cool! Amtrak should have kept all the F-40's they had now they need them that the P-42's are always breaking down, dang GE junk. LOL!
DJGENEX71 1 year ago
@DJGENEX71 What's junk are these dang F59PHI's we have down here! They really suck!
CoasterFan2105 1 year ago
@CoasterFan2105 The passenger trains in general are, in my opinion, in need of a manufacturer that can produce some new engines for them that will last and perform as well as the 'old school' engines like the F40's.
DJGENEX71 1 year ago
Old school stuff man! From 2105's original, Old Town's M bells, etc! Nice video.
AmtrakTitan455 2 years ago
Good Ole 2105. Sure miss seeing the coaster. Great Vid 5/5
BNSF7776 2 years ago
Awesome video!!!!
EMDFAN1988 2 years ago