6:45 Nice, those shunter locos were working at full tilt by the sound of it! And haha, 645 is the model of the engine inside the second locomotive (the one closer to the train cars). 10:40 That pusher is what we call a "DPU" (Distributed Power Unit) ... it's typically put on trains that require extra push up a steep grade, or areas where the in-train forces (slack) need to be well controlled. Here on the east coast, the classic place where these are used is on the Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line. There is the horseshoe curve, and also a place called "Cassandra's overlook" which provides some awesome full-throttle train action! P.S. You'll have to come to the US again sometime and visit the east coast, and see the North East Corridor (NEC). I might even be able to schedule a meeting with you, since I live not far from the NEC. (I can literally hear the horns from my place.) I have a few places in mind that you might enjoy visiting as well!~
We were two hours late leaving L.A. train was waiting for a large group of passengers. Getting out of L.A. was slow with various speed restrictions. On the open speeds were 60 - 80 MPH.
Glad to see you made it here to the US. Not many of our trains run on overhead. North East corridor running from Washington DC to Baltimore, Maryland is really the only example. The overhead grid is set up for 25 hertz and 11kV. The rest of our trains run on Diesel-Electric. 4000 hp diesel engine with an alternator and a rectifier going back to DC for the traction motors. AC motors are starting to become much cheaper and more common.
Failed wind generators are very common. Also, many of the ones that appear to be working are actually freewheeling in order to keep their gearboxes lubricated. Even the working ones have a 30% capacity factor at best.
are the trains usually on time over there. Have you heard about V-Line and all the troubles they have since they re sleepered and guaged the line. they never run on time and sometimes over a hr late and speed restrictions. i think it was faster and better 20 years ago, or maybe when there was a steam engine up front even.
The train we had, had three of those 4000 HP locomotives in front. I be back in the USA later in May when I visit San Francisco and Orlando (FL) for a holiday.
GG1s aren't run anymore and can only be found in museums. If the Wikipedia page is to be believed, it's too difficult to maintain their electrical transformers for modern railway usage :/...
And it probably would too. this trip i am speaking of is from my town to the capitol city of melbourne 235 km away. you would think we would have a good rail system here but its worse than i remember when i was a kid.
+HotLikeFire92 and wow seeing it depart from the union station brings back so much memories i remember taking the metrolink from L.A. to Palmdale i always went to visit my father now i live in Phoenix sure do miss home
+TheWorldofDeLan the train from la to Tucson only operates 3 days a week arrives in Tucson from L.A. on Monday Thursday and Saturday mornings headed east and going west to L.A. arrives in Tucson on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday nights
+HotLikeFire92 the closest that the Sunset Limited gets to Phoenix is Maricopa, which is approximately 40 miles from Downtown Phoenix. Before 1996, the Sunset Limited ran to Downtown Phoenix. It's a shame that isn't the case anymore.
6:45
Nice, those shunter locos were working at full tilt by the sound of it! And haha, 645 is the model of the engine inside the second locomotive (the one closer to the train cars).
10:40
That pusher is what we call a "DPU" (Distributed Power Unit) ... it's typically put on trains that require extra push up a steep grade, or areas where the in-train forces (slack) need to be well controlled. Here on the east coast, the classic place where these are used is on the Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line. There is the horseshoe curve, and also a place called "Cassandra's overlook" which provides some awesome full-throttle train action!
P.S. You'll have to come to the US again sometime and visit the east coast, and see the North East Corridor (NEC). I might even be able to schedule a meeting with you, since I live not far from the NEC. (I can literally hear the horns from my place.) I have a few places in mind that you might enjoy visiting as well!~
I live in Tucson AZ and I am very familial with this area, interesting to see something this close to my home on your channel!
We were two hours late leaving L.A. train was waiting for a large group of passengers. Getting out of L.A. was slow with various speed restrictions. On the open speeds were 60 - 80 MPH.
wow! Windmills forever at 10:48 !
Surprising, that would generate electricity for the railway if there was catenary.
Glad to see you made it here to the US. Not many of our trains run on overhead. North East corridor running from Washington DC to Baltimore, Maryland is really the only example. The overhead grid is set up for 25 hertz and 11kV. The rest of our trains run on Diesel-Electric. 4000 hp diesel engine with an alternator and a rectifier going back to DC for the traction motors. AC motors are starting to become much cheaper and more common.
Pretty much the whole NE Corridor from Washington DC to Boston (via NYC) is electric with overhead catenary. Tunnels through Baltimore and New York.
Failed wind generators are very common. Also, many of the ones that appear to be working are actually freewheeling in order to keep their gearboxes lubricated. Even the working ones have a 30% capacity factor at best.
are the trains usually on time over there. Have you heard about V-Line and all the troubles they have since they re sleepered and guaged the line. they never run on time and sometimes over a hr late and speed restrictions. i think it was faster and better 20 years ago, or maybe when there was a steam engine up front even.
Love to see footage of a GG1 running on the Pensylvania railway line.
what are those strange looking trees at 8.10 on the right ?
Thank you, I will be back and do a train trip on the other side of the USA. Love to do the Pennsylvania railway.
The landscape at 11:00 is stunning, i went through that by car on my western United states roadtrip last year!
What time did Sunset limited arrived? Tucson
The train we had, had three of those 4000 HP locomotives in front. I be back in the USA later in May when I visit San Francisco and Orlando (FL) for a holiday.
So what did you think of Tucson RODALCO2007?
That was a really nice video.
lol----did i hear"this is heaven" at 16:10?
+manfred127 Yes, you heard that correct.
+RODALCO2007 i could guess but i must be sure---because you are a train enthusiast to the core of your soul?
Nice video. I'm curious what camera you used to take the video. Very nice quality.
I Wonder if any of those Wind turbines are made in the USA, the one's here are all made in Spain by Acciona Energy
HDXFH I would say close to 100% are made in America. I'm not positive though, but I live in Iowa and we have quite a few
Awesome cloud formation @ 6:06!
GG1s aren't run anymore and can only be found in museums. If the Wikipedia page is to be believed, it's too difficult to maintain their electrical transformers for modern railway usage :/...
And it probably would too. this trip i am speaking of is from my town to the capitol city of melbourne 235 km away. you would think we would have a good rail system here but its worse than i remember when i was a kid.
I used a Panasonic HDC-HS60 video camera.
"This is heaven!" Spoken like a true foamer. Trains are awesome pieces of machinery.
Too bad it was late, railroad station in tucson has a super restaurant and a cafe inside, first class.
Great view of the SD70ACe @ 4:50 :D
Wait. There's trains from L.A to Tucson?
+HotLikeFire92 same thing i asked lol i had no clue
+HotLikeFire92 and wow seeing it depart from the union station brings back so much memories i remember taking the metrolink from L.A. to Palmdale i always went to visit my father now i live in Phoenix sure do miss home
+TheWorldofDeLan the train from la to Tucson only operates 3 days a week arrives in Tucson from L.A. on Monday Thursday and Saturday mornings headed east and going west to L.A. arrives in Tucson on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday nights
+TheWorldofDeLan they need to make a route between Phoenix and L.A. I don't get how they have this available for Tuscon but not PHX.
+HotLikeFire92 the closest that the Sunset Limited gets to Phoenix is Maricopa, which is approximately 40 miles from Downtown Phoenix. Before 1996, the Sunset Limited ran to Downtown Phoenix. It's a shame that isn't the case anymore.
The train I was on was diesel electric. From L.A. to Oklahoma all trains are diesel. Near New York there are some electric trains.
That wind farm has been there for at least 30 years.
I take it you have an interest in the railways too :) Nice vid mate.
I could watch that all day.
Um, they dont run GG1s anymore, they are outdated. Also, there is no Pennsylvania RR anymore xD
Good Video
Very tall palm trees, they grow very well in the south southwest.
haha. come pass by here in IL and maybe you could help me figure that motor out. :D.
Yes there are electric trains near NY, I live 5min away from the North-East-Corridor :D
i have never rode in a train before, i think it would be cool to
OMGOMGOMG a road unit @ 6:47!
you were in LA and you didnt say hi? lol xD
OMG nice lashup @ 16:17!
thanks .i ain't never seen ones like those
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I took the sunset limited around the same time
I also got off in tucson
Many trains in the US have their own Diesel engines.
"TUCK-son, AZ" LOL
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Tuck..son. lol. I've lived here in Tucson since 2006. You know their not from around here when they say tuck..son lol or saGuaro instead of saguro.
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stop by me in ohio