I believe that when this train was cut, with the Pioneer, the California Zephyr was made a daily train. Those 1997 cuts put Amtrak in a bad spot! I believe that the completion of the electrification of New Haven to Boston and the acquisition of the Acelas/HHP-8s contributed to the downfall of the Desert Wind! (and not taking the option of ordering 50 more Viewliner Sleepers.)
one thing i love about the pepsi's is that it shows off the american side of the trains, it's a big mean locomotion machine. and if engines have to follow the FRA regulations, wouldnt this locomotive be the best, i mean, it even looks like a tank. what is the point of a slow high speed train like the acela that weighs as much as Manhattan to be disguised, when it is far easier to just use freight engines.
@jfsa380, most of the "Desert Wind" series I've posted uses this engine, because that was the assigned power during the early 90s. I think this engine was re-geared for passenger use, meaning the gear ratio is designed for high speed and fast acceleration instead of maximum torque and traction effort.
Man, things have changed. It's always weird to see Fullerton without the pedestrian bridge. Question: When were the searchlights that were just taken out put in?
those were the last days of the EMD F40's amtrak's old work horse,the old GE P30CH were already cut up and the welcome of the new era,with the new F59PHI locos handsome Dash8-32BWH,and the controversially design Dash8-40BP
I believe that when this train was cut, with the Pioneer, the California Zephyr was made a daily train. Those 1997 cuts put Amtrak in a bad spot! I believe that the completion of the electrification of New Haven to Boston and the acquisition of the Acelas/HHP-8s contributed to the downfall of the Desert Wind! (and not taking the option of ordering 50 more Viewliner Sleepers.)
SightseerLounge 4 months ago
Back in the day Phase III with the big black Superliner logo! Yesssssss!
SightseerLounge 4 months ago
YES WE NEED IT BACK THE TRAFFIC ON I 15 SUCKS Amtrak Desert Wind AMTRAK BRING IT BACK PLESEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS
TheEmilychurchill 6 months ago
one thing i love about the pepsi's is that it shows off the american side of the trains, it's a big mean locomotion machine. and if engines have to follow the FRA regulations, wouldnt this locomotive be the best, i mean, it even looks like a tank. what is the point of a slow high speed train like the acela that weighs as much as Manhattan to be disguised, when it is far easier to just use freight engines.
jfsa380 6 months ago
@jfsa380, most of the "Desert Wind" series I've posted uses this engine, because that was the assigned power during the early 90s. I think this engine was re-geared for passenger use, meaning the gear ratio is designed for high speed and fast acceleration instead of maximum torque and traction effort.
jpkazarian 6 months ago
We need the desert wind back in Fullerton!!! I would take it!!!
Coaster3001 7 months ago
Man, desert wind, the coolest name for a train that was discontinued.
MachintoshCJ 7 months ago
A paint scheme we'll never see again
IAISrailfanner 11 months ago
#510!!!! My Favorite!!! :D
trinityct 11 months ago
Man, things have changed. It's always weird to see Fullerton without the pedestrian bridge. Question: When were the searchlights that were just taken out put in?
penguingeneral2 1 year ago
those were the last days of the EMD F40's amtrak's old work horse,the old GE P30CH were already cut up and the welcome of the new era,with the new F59PHI locos handsome Dash8-32BWH,and the controversially design Dash8-40BP
fnm9908 2 years ago 5
Nice view of older Fullerton railroading... Lots of changes since this video.
mphill66 2 years ago
I miss the pepsi cans!
mafarnz 2 years ago 11
Love all these old school vids.
lostinthe619 2 years ago 3
@lostinthe619
Frankieaz60 6 months ago
Great Video sure miss those days I Rode The Wind From LA to Vegas very nice trip.Why did everything Change.
Frankieaz60 6 months ago