Amtrak #6 The "California Zephyr" Detour on 12-20-2010

Union Pacific's 8587 is in the lead of the "California Zephyr" as it detours on the Union Pacific Geneva sub. Bridge repair at Burlington, Iowa was the cause of the re-route.

I was hoping for the forecasted snow to begin to give a bit of atmosphere to the scene under really, really grey skies. No such luck. But ten minutes after the train passes the snow started. Dang it.

Here's my catch of the the Zephyr detouring from a few weeks (and warmer) ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORpcTxTQvDM

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Thanks very much.

Bill

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[hotcore5312]

Intresting catch!

[basicbill1]

@hotcore5312 Thanks for watching.

Bill

[GlobalistPotato]

Why were UP engines leading the California Zephyrs for a while?

Is UP taking back control of the train? :P

[basicbill1]

@GlobalistPotato Because this was a detour over UP tracks, the method of in-cab train control needed a UP engine.

Bill

[FlyBikes089]

@basicbill1

Okay, also UP or Amtrak crew on UP engine? And, good video, Bill!

[basicbill1]

@FlyBikes089 That was a probably a mixed crew. Thanks.

Bill

[basicbill1]

@penguingeneral2 Hi. If it did, I don't know. Thanks for watching.

Bill

[penguingeneral2]

Four engines? Did this train have some major mechanical issues?

[basicbill1]

@UnionPacific18 Thanks. One of those overcast, winter days. So a bit ugly.

Bill

[UnionPacific18]

Very impressive Videography! Now that is some nice Foreign power! 4 engines!