Amtrak's Auto Train, Sanford, FL

Amtrak's Auto Train just north of Sanford, FL in January, 2007. While I was setting up to record this, someone called the Seminole Co. Sheriff's Department, so I had a nice long conversation with a deputy about exactly why I was trying to videotape a train- he's just off camera even as I recorded this!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Amtrak
• Auto
• Train
• Sanford
• Florida

[Irineu6116]

Vídeo maravilhoso - Parabéns!

[araquan]

@Irineu6116 Obrigado!

[BNSF36542]

Is that the crossing at Rand Yard?

[araquan]

@BNSF36542 It's where Monroe Road crosses the main just east of Rand Yard.

[araquan]

@BNSF36542 Er, just *WEST* of Rand yard, that is. I need coffee.

[legotrainswii]

This is the longest Amtrak I have ever seen!

[araquan]

@legotrainswii It's the longest one there is!

[salemcripple]

Why the hell would someone call the cops?? Jack asses.

[araquan]

@salemcripple That's just the times we live in I guess.

[Neno8403]

@Mogadad1 The Auto Train is not subjected to the same, steep grade crossings, that the Capital Limited experiences. The Auto Train route is almost entirely along very flat areas. Two P40/42s are usually sufficient, but sometimes a third engine is added for the longer consists.

[The23113]

i think i saw this train once at Staples Mill Road Amtrak station

[BNSF36542]

@araquan Great Thanks!

[Mogadad1]

If two units can pull this, why are there two units on the Capital?

[Jemalacane]

They should have pulled this with two SD70ACEs.