if they put PL42ACs on this line, I'm gonna freak out. I've seen pictures of them on this line but it doesn't prove that they run on that line every day.
Well there still are none of these POS down in Bay Head............yet. Word is Amtrak doesnt want them running for long distances on their trackage. On the RV they are only on the NEC for a mile or so. Bay Head trains have to fuel in Hoboken which is a further distance on the NEC.
Most of that is untrue. Amtrak has let NJT run many PL test trains on the NEC and they for a few weeks in febuarary, ran PL42s with a raritan type consist down the coast line. There really is no reason to send them down there cuz the terrain is pretty flat and no need for high speeds and fast acceleration that they provide. They are better utilized on the hilly hoboken side and going up the mountain to High Bridge. The PL has 2,600 gallon tank which is 100 more than a Geep. Fuel is NOT an issue.
FAST ACCELERATION!?!?!?! LMFAO Are you a NJT engineer? You must not be. I am buddy and let me tell you these are the slowest POS on the railroad. A Geep will out accelerate a PL any day. As for the Fuel comment what I ment by that is that the Bay Head trains must travel from Union tower to Dock on the NEC to get to Hoboken where they are fueled. That is a much greater distance ON THE NEC then from Hunter to Dock. More of a chance that one of them will have a frigin brain fart and break down.
do any of y'all know how many NJT ACL deadhead goes up and down to the MMC on weekends?
56yuoi 1 year ago
if they put PL42ACs on this line, I'm gonna freak out. I've seen pictures of them on this line but it doesn't prove that they run on that line every day.
russellramredsox 2 years ago
Good freak out. One was down here consistantly for a few weeks and can come back at any given time.
NJTrainSET 2 years ago
How long ago?
russellramredsox 2 years ago
How long ago?
russellramredsox 2 years ago
Feburary.
NJTrainSET 2 years ago
Well there still are none of these POS down in Bay Head............yet. Word is Amtrak doesnt want them running for long distances on their trackage. On the RV they are only on the NEC for a mile or so. Bay Head trains have to fuel in Hoboken which is a further distance on the NEC.
ETSRRCo 2 years ago
Most of that is untrue. Amtrak has let NJT run many PL test trains on the NEC and they for a few weeks in febuarary, ran PL42s with a raritan type consist down the coast line. There really is no reason to send them down there cuz the terrain is pretty flat and no need for high speeds and fast acceleration that they provide. They are better utilized on the hilly hoboken side and going up the mountain to High Bridge. The PL has 2,600 gallon tank which is 100 more than a Geep. Fuel is NOT an issue.
NJTrainSET 2 years ago
FAST ACCELERATION!?!?!?! LMFAO Are you a NJT engineer? You must not be. I am buddy and let me tell you these are the slowest POS on the railroad. A Geep will out accelerate a PL any day. As for the Fuel comment what I ment by that is that the Bay Head trains must travel from Union tower to Dock on the NEC to get to Hoboken where they are fueled. That is a much greater distance ON THE NEC then from Hunter to Dock. More of a chance that one of them will have a frigin brain fart and break down.
ETSRRCo 2 years ago
How long have you been an NJT engineer? And I dont think were going to have this discussion on a youtube comments page.
Next time your down the MMC lets get out a GP40PH and a PL lite and drag race.
NJTrainSET 2 years ago
Hey if the bosses will let us do it I'm down! Last one to Hoboken buys the beers. ;) lol
ETSRRCo 2 years ago
Nice, Ill make a few phone calls. I think Okayfine may wanna join in on this as well. He could probably beat us there in the SW1500 though hahaha.
NJTrainSET 2 years ago
LMAO well while were at it find someone to run an MP20 see how that does!
ETSRRCo 2 years ago
Can a PL42AC pull comet VIs when it isnt a test, like its on schedule, picking people up
sarginto 4 years ago
They can use MLs with the PL42AC in revenue service but currently the MLs are only assigned to electric lines.
NJTrainSET 4 years ago
well, now its the RVL two. they are equipt with PL42s
TrainzMaster3000 3 years ago
and ACL
sarginto3 3 years ago
No PL42s on the AC Line (thank god) All GP40s and an P40 now and then.
ETSRRCo 2 years ago
and ALP-44
sarginto3 2 years ago
Yea only on the ACES trains. Sometimes we run a P40 on a regular run.
ETSRRCo 2 years ago
they run them on the main/bergen county line, RVL, and NEC
russellramredsox 2 years ago
never mind
KawasakiPlant 4 years ago
What kind of engine was that
KawasakiPlant 4 years ago
PL42AC
sarginto 4 years ago
i love this vid and i never new that the njt trains had double deckers
pilotboy087 4 years ago
the bi -levels [double deckers] haven't been around for a long time. Less than a year maybe? Maybe a little more. Something like that.
ucvgabe 3 years ago
did they loop in - looks like they are headed for the loop
nhlives 4 years ago
Yes, the train went around the loop and headed eastbound.
NJTrainSET 4 years ago