Amtrak P42 No.706 Rushes through Peekskill

[TEMPLE7D]

A bunch of assholes arguing over the locomotive model hah

[ikolkyo967]

and not lisening to ppl who acually know

[ikolkyo967]

and u rreally stupid for not knowing that

[ikolkyo967]

THATS A P32 NOT P42 AND METRO NORTH AND AMTRAK USE P32S EVEN LOOK IT UP

[nashgallo]

P42s are numbers 1-207 if that was a 700 number then it's not a P42 but nice vid anywayz

[amtrak706]

It's a P32ACDM, folks. In fact, it's my favorite (the one my account is named for!)

[08trainlover]

That is a P32ACDM.

[RDG484]

Okay they all LOOK alike, but here you go:

Nos. 800-848: P-40DC

Nos. 1-207: P-42DC

Nos. 700-717: P-32AC/DM

No. 706 is pictured making it a P-32AC/DM. The reason why it is a "32" and not a "40" or "42" is because it has less HP due to the extra space taken up by the duplicate electrical components for the dual modes that would otherwise be the 4 extra cylinders in the P-40 and P-42. As a result the P-32AC/DM only has a 12-cylinder engine while the others have a 16-cylinder.

[trainkids]

Acually dude this really is a P32. I looked it up in one of my books and it said that genesises in the 700 class are P32s.

[EMDFAN1988]

Either way they are all piles of shit. Grow up people.

[trainz675]

IT IS A P42DC!!!!!! SO STOP THIS FIGHT!

[MarkConductor775]

Ur a dumbshit! Look at the fucking road number!

[Jaanfo]

I'm an Amtrak employee and I certify you are an idiot. There are three locomotive types using the Genesis Body style;

Generation 1: P40DC: Numbered AMTK 800 - AMTK 840... 7FDL16 (16 cyllinders) engine producing 4000 Horsepower.

Generation 2: P42DC: Numbered AMTK 1 - AMTK 207... Updated 7FDL16 engine producing 4200 Horsepower

P32ACDM: Numbered AMTK 700 - AMTK 717... 7FDL12 (4 cylinders less) engine with DC-AC Converter, GEB15 AC traction Motors, and 3rd rail pickup shoes.

[nhlives]

why is this video still up with INCORRECT information in the title?

[decline2state]

The locomotive is definitely not a P32; the P32s, among other things, are numbered in the 500s. The P32s also have a more boxy front end. Most of the P42s are numbered in the single or double digits, or triple digits up to 207. According to what I've been able to find out, it is a P32AC-DM (DM=dual mode: capable of running on diesel or electric power), which is different from a P32 despite the similar designation.

[MarkConductor775]

well, simply put, P32's are known as Dash-8's, common reference that sets them apart from the rest of the "P" series. They are mainly a freight locomotive, with Amtrak's small lot of them being the exception. Any more questions?

[Jaanfo]

The P32-8BWHs or the P32ACDMs are both P32s despite the different body shapes, it's the same engine under the hood (with the addition of electric pickup for the ACDM). The above loco is still a P32 even though it looks like a P42.

[clonster13]

Look it is not a p32. It is a P42. The diffrence is the P42 has only 2 axles on the rear and front truck. P32s only has 3 axles on the front and rear trucks.

[3254man]

I live near Chicago and I see tons of Amtraks.

[AmtrakSmurf]

That's NOT a P42, it's a P32

[NWRRSteamPower]

Metro North uses P32s, but Amtrak uses P42s.

[AmtrakSmurf]

I'm serious, that is a P32!

[nhlives]

that is a P32DMAC - FYI - down here on the Hudson Line you will not likely see anything else. MN 201-227 + CDOT 228-231 + AMTK 700-717 are ALL P32DMACs.

[MarkConductor775]

P32AC-DM.

[nhlives]

now thats really nitpicking. one companies timetable's engine page shows it one way the other shows it the other way....

[MarkConductor775]

well, that's how Amtrak lists them. Passenger, 4,200hp, Alternating-Current/Dual Mode.

[nhlives]

if Amtrak lists these as 4200 HP then there really is a problem.

[MarkConductor775]

woops, meant 3,200 hp.

[3254man]

that is a P42. I am a steam fan and I can tell better than you.

P42

[AmtrakSmurf]

Oh, great, another stupidhead. Still wrong! P32!

[3254man]

That is a P42 but I don't give a shit about Deisels. Steam rules!!!!!!!

[MarkConductor775]

Alright dude, here' the thing: P42's are #1-207, k? This is in the 700's, meaning it's a P32AC-DM, designating it's 3,200 hp, and runs on either its own power, or electrified third rail. I'm also a steam fan, and I do know better than you. And, what's more, if you're such a big steam fan, why are you watchin an Amtrak video, one of the biggest enemies of steam?!

[NWRRSteamPower]

Will you guys just stop this fight.

[trainz675]

@NWRRSteamPower U r wrong, amtrak has P32 ACDM's buddyboy they are in the 700's

[trainz675]

@NWRRSteamPower thats a P32, change this. Amtrak has P42's from 1--207, you should change, if you dont, well, its misleading text.

[murjax]

This is the Lake Shore Limited, and those cars that look like bi-levels are actually single level sleepers known as Viewliners.