I grew up at Travis AFB, 1957-63. I was a fan of the SN, and barely paid any attention to the Espee....I would ride my bike down Peabody Rd to Vacaville, ... I think things were a lot slower then.
Nice video! Though I have riden the Zephyr during the winter, I don’t think it was as short as the one in the video. But then again I rode it nearly 4 years ago so I can’t quite recall.
Average_ Joe Thanks ! Yes, unfortunately under current Amtrak management, some coach cars are removed from the consist if the demand isn’t warranted as a measure to save costs. It was only up until last year or so that the California Zephyr was still running with a total of 8 Superliner cars plus the baggage car.
Rhett Ross Albert I have a high presumption that Amtrak personnel have specifically been placing #8306 mid-consist as just another coach in recent years and likely continuing into the future. I’ve seen this a handful of times when I was able to catch #8306, but they’ve all been with #8306 in mid-consist and never with it as the functioning CabCar. I also haven’t been able to find any recent videos with #8306 leading within the last two years or so. I can only assume that it might be the loudness of the P5 horn that is on #8306 from complaints of the crew, or possibly other technical / mechanical problems involving the CabCar operation functioning properly on #8306. Again, these are all just personal observations, but a highly likely presumption of what’s going on operationally. I do however hope someday I’ll be able to catch it leading, that’s for sure ! Haha.
Well, recently, the exact same thing has been happening to 8304 as well, which has a Raised Letter K5LA. So, we can safely rule out the issue having anything to do with the P5, which is fortunate.
Xander Rodgers I have a high presumption that Amtrak personnel have specifically been placing #8306 mid-consist as just another coach in recent years and likely continuing into the future. I’ve seen this a handful of times when I was able to catch #8306, but they’ve all been with #8306 in mid-consist and never with it as the functioning CabCar. I also haven’t been able to find any recent videos with #8306 leading within the last two years or so. I can only assume that it might be the loudness of the P5 horn that is on #8306 from complaints of the crew, or possibly other technical / mechanical problems involving the CabCar operation functioning properly on #8306. Again, these are all just personal observations, but a highly likely presumption of what’s going on operationally. I do however hope someday I’ll be able to catch it leading, that’s for sure ! Haha.
Love the horn and bell from cab car 8314 .😌
That’s a nice video Brent. Keep up the good work!
Los Angeles Railfan Thanks ! And will do !
I grew up at Travis AFB, 1957-63. I was a fan of the SN, and barely paid any attention to the Espee....I would ride my bike down Peabody Rd to Vacaville, ... I think things were a lot slower then.
Great Video:) What I really like about the station that it is an island platform where you can see two trains running between each other.
Copper Cruz Thank you ! I would definitely agree with you on that !
Nice video! Though I have riden the Zephyr during the winter, I don’t think it was as short as the one in the video. But then again I rode it nearly 4 years ago so I can’t quite recall.
Average_ Joe Thanks ! Yes, unfortunately under current Amtrak management, some coach cars are removed from the consist if the demand isn’t warranted as a measure to save costs. It was only up until last year or so that the California Zephyr was still running with a total of 8 Superliner cars plus the baggage car.
What happened to the Cabcar 8306? Is it working? ):
Rhett Ross Albert I have a high presumption that Amtrak personnel have specifically been placing #8306 mid-consist as just another coach in recent years and likely continuing into the future. I’ve seen this a handful of times when I was able to catch #8306, but they’ve all been with #8306 in mid-consist and never with it as the functioning CabCar. I also haven’t been able to find any recent videos with #8306 leading within the last two years or so. I can only assume that it might be the loudness of the P5 horn that is on #8306 from complaints of the crew, or possibly other technical / mechanical problems involving the CabCar operation functioning properly on #8306. Again, these are all just personal observations, but a highly likely presumption of what’s going on operationally. I do however hope someday I’ll be able to catch it leading, that’s for sure ! Haha.
Well, recently, the exact same thing has been happening to 8304 as well, which has a Raised Letter K5LA. So, we can safely rule out the issue having anything to do with the P5, which is fortunate.
Also their finally finishing up that part of Vanden Rd. After the delay's as well new traffic signal intersection further in the distance.
Great video!!!!!!
Caltrain 907 Thank you !
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European Train Driver Vielen dank !
Nice!!!
Caltrain 920 and Elevators Thanks !
Good video!
Robbi496 Thank you !
When will 8306 be on the back of the train again?
Xander Rodgers I have a high presumption that Amtrak personnel have specifically been placing #8306 mid-consist as just another coach in recent years and likely continuing into the future. I’ve seen this a handful of times when I was able to catch #8306, but they’ve all been with #8306 in mid-consist and never with it as the functioning CabCar. I also haven’t been able to find any recent videos with #8306 leading within the last two years or so. I can only assume that it might be the loudness of the P5 horn that is on #8306 from complaints of the crew, or possibly other technical / mechanical problems involving the CabCar operation functioning properly on #8306. Again, these are all just personal observations, but a highly likely presumption of what’s going on operationally. I do however hope someday I’ll be able to catch it leading, that’s for sure ! Haha.
@@BrentNguyen46 Can image a possibility. I did see videos of it running when the chargers were out in service last year.
At around 1:08 what is that humming sound the train makes? I hear it every time i see an F59PHI arrive but dont when leaving
Cause Its definitely not traction motors, they dont spool up like that
Those are the dynamic brakes being used.
Nice Video!
Rhett Ross Albert Thank you !
Is this near the gate of Travis afb
Indeed it is. It is only about a 5 minute drive.