Generally a five-car one day consist. It was a short haul train from LA Union Station through Las Vegas, connecting with what is now the California Zephyr in Salt Lake City.
The Sunset Limited at one time ran from Los Angeles, California to Jackson, Florida. Now it runs LA to New Orleans, Louisiana. The Coast Starlight runs from Seattle, Washington to LA, which is not across but down the country. ;-}
They still show the New Orleans to Jacksonville portion of the Sunset Limited's rout on their rout maps but it hasn't run through there since hurricane Katrina. All of the bridges and tracks there are long since repaired but the train has not returned. Maybe all this stimulus money will bring it back. One problem is that they make too many stops on too many little towns that are close together.
not P42's,but P40's,or what they were call from GE,Dash 8-40BP,all of the 800 series have the faded stripes,the P42'had almost the same scheme,but the stripes didnt fade,the other giveaway was the strobe lights,which the P42 dont have either
They don't use that type of engine anymore do they? What's the difference between the ones they have today? BTW.. The paint looks great! Gives it a nice flare not like these days.
The engine seen here is a P40DC, The engines used on most amtrak trains is the P42DC. However, some other engines used by Amtrak would be, the F59PHI (used on california commuter services) The NPCU (former F40PHs that have no engine inside them, making it a cabcar) and the Dash 8-32BWH (or P32-8BWH) are used in amtrak service today. And yes the P40s are up by the NEC if I am correct.
The Laughlin casinos would be smart to provide bus service from the Needles Amtrak station to the Laughlin casinos. Taking the train from Victorville to Laughlin would be a great weekend trip.
what up with the kid?
The23113 2 months ago
@The23113, that's my son yelling, "Dad, train!" while playing at the park adjacent to the Victorville, California Amtrak station.
jpkazarian 1 month ago
This is major historical footage
CoastStarlight11 1 year ago
So, what was the typical consist for tis train? It looks like a lounge and a coach-baggage, but I can't tell the others..
CoasterFan2105 2 years ago
Generally a five-car one day consist. It was a short haul train from LA Union Station through Las Vegas, connecting with what is now the California Zephyr in Salt Lake City.
jpkazarian 2 years ago
Hey whats the train number for that specific train? Also I was wondering if you know the exact consist used?
Thanks, nice vid.
CSXKid5016 2 years ago
0:19 says motive power is 824.
jpkazarian 2 years ago
Well I meant like the trains number. EX: Train #91 the Silver Star.
CSXKid5016 2 years ago
they were 36 (eb) and 35(wb)
CoasterFan2105 2 years ago
wait! didn't there used to be a amtrak train that ran across the country?
8k7k6k5k4k 2 years ago
The Sunset Limited at one time ran from Los Angeles, California to Jackson, Florida. Now it runs LA to New Orleans, Louisiana. The Coast Starlight runs from Seattle, Washington to LA, which is not across but down the country. ;-}
jpkazarian 2 years ago
It actually ran to Miami, Florida. And its not Jackson its Jacksonville.
CSXKid5016 2 years ago
no the Sunset Limiteds eastern terminus was jacksonville not miami.
howardkevinm 2 years ago
Well at one point it was Miami. And it was actually Orlando before they stopped service.
CSXKid5016 2 years ago
i hope they bring it back, it was a popular train til Amtrak basically offically canceled it lol
howardkevinm 2 years ago
They still show the New Orleans to Jacksonville portion of the Sunset Limited's rout on their rout maps but it hasn't run through there since hurricane Katrina. All of the bridges and tracks there are long since repaired but the train has not returned. Maybe all this stimulus money will bring it back. One problem is that they make too many stops on too many little towns that are close together.
IamtheBurceDickenson 2 years ago
Mice video
btw, whos the kid at the beginning of the video?
kh2nerd806 2 years ago
My son!
jpkazarian 2 years ago
ahhh the old phase 3 fade on the p42
CabooseColin 2 years ago 2
not P42's,but P40's,or what they were call from GE,Dash 8-40BP,all of the 800 series have the faded stripes,the P42'had almost the same scheme,but the stripes didnt fade,the other giveaway was the strobe lights,which the P42 dont have either
fnm9908 2 years ago
I hope the Desert Wind returns to Amtrak again.
kmothersil 3 years ago
They don't use that type of engine anymore do they? What's the difference between the ones they have today? BTW.. The paint looks great! Gives it a nice flare not like these days.
DAKRUPAINATER 3 years ago 3
The engine seen here is a P40DC, The engines used on most amtrak trains is the P42DC. However, some other engines used by Amtrak would be, the F59PHI (used on california commuter services) The NPCU (former F40PHs that have no engine inside them, making it a cabcar) and the Dash 8-32BWH (or P32-8BWH) are used in amtrak service today. And yes the P40s are up by the NEC if I am correct.
railfan4235 3 years ago 4
No P40s are in Amtrak service, however you can find 7 of them on Shore Line East (NEC Railroad) and maybe some of those 7 might roam MNRR
R1608713 3 years ago
Okay, thanks..yea those were the ones i wasnt 100% sure on.
railfan4235 3 years ago
P40s were awesome old school locos. Rear cab control views, strobe lights. Everything!
pdwman 3 years ago 4
I hear like 7 P40's are being restored at Beech Grove Shops for re entry into service!
CSXKid5016 2 years ago
@railfan4235 some are there, some have been sold to commuter railroads, and some are still being restored
MrZkr123 1 year ago
Cool! i never knew the Desert Wind uses P42s!! Great shot!
PilotKev170 3 years ago
I sure miss this Train. Was one of the Best Train Amtrak had
AM458 3 years ago
The Laughlin casinos would be smart to provide bus service from the Needles Amtrak station to the Laughlin casinos. Taking the train from Victorville to Laughlin would be a great weekend trip.
mikemmlj 3 years ago
Nice!!
UPTurner 3 years ago