Amtrak 19 With Amtrak #145 (Heritage Paint) In The Lead -- 2/5/2011

[saints093]

I like the Heritage paint job on #145, I kind of wish that all of the locomotives would be painted in that paint scheme.

[jackieman402]

@saints093 Me too!

[JgordonAmtrak1]

Awesome didnt know you got it lol didnt check to see, awesome Love it man my bud Big Moe was on it! Glad u got it too!

[jackieman402]

@JgordonAmtrak1 Thanks, now I'm waiting on the next ones!

[JgordonAmtrak1]

Yep, ill ask Big Moe when they are gona be done and send some more this way!

[DJGENEX71]

Yea that's my bro Big Moe! The most railfan friendly engineer ever! Awesome shots! Added to my favorites as well. Check my shot of him in Austell from this day if you haven't...

[jackieman402]

@DJGENEX71 Thanks Gene, it was worth the wait wasn't it?

[DJGENEX71]

@jackieman402 Oh yea for sure!!! You're welcome!

[singwith]

Very nice! 

[SuperStarRendon]

Nice catch!!

[sniperjdp]

Nice catch, that was pretty cool.

[ironman1438]

great video!

[judyasisk]

Great video, Im surprised you were able to get as much video as you did..How fast does Amtrak run thru Al.? The Eagle 21,22 runs 70-80 MPH thru Tx..

Thanks for sharing,

Danny Sisk

[jackieman402]

@judyasisk NS timetable speed for passenger trains on the Alabama Division is 79 mph, with restrictions. However virtually the entire line has restrictions, due to turnouts, grade crossings, curves, etc. Usually they average about 50 mph. But, for instance, as they near Cook Springs westbound, for 2 miles the speed restriction is 30-35 mph for sharp curves and a tunnel. Thus I know I can catch back up via I-20 at Cook Springs. Same thing at Norris Jct, passing Norris Yard (15 mph restriction).

[unkonshus]

Good work! Who woulda thought we'd someday be "chasing" an amtrak train?

[jackieman402]

@unkonshus Indeed!