Amtrak is planning to phase out the use of the Metroliner Cab Cars due to age and safety concerns, and is trialing using HHP-8s as unpowered cab units in their place as an interim until it can finally get the new Airo sets. This may mean that the Metroliners are taking a final bow as simple coaches, not being used as cab cars at all (aside from possibly reversing in yards). A poetic, but bittersweet, last act for what was once the crown jewel and shining hope of American railroading.
Amtrak is also about to get rid of their current Acela trainsets (they're way past the end of service life). They are testing the new consists now on the NEC and they are supposed to be in service by the end of 2024.
The Budd Metro cab cars are still viable to use as intermediate consist cars with some modifications by eliminating the cab to increase seating capacity. They have severed their design purpose very well and having a few extra cars because of high ridership demand makes sense until the new replacements for the Amfeet 1/2 are place into inventory.
@@Stanf954 As Mr. Marshmellow noted, the time and expense of modification vastly outweighs any benefits in the hopefully (sadly) few years they have left before retirement. The Metroliners are the last Pre-Amtrak equipment still in revenue service. It will be a sad day indeed to see them go.
Awesome! Great catches, loving the high speed passes, races and meets! Also that A10 was epic. One of the best planes ever. Thanks for putting this together.
Very nice catches. Keystone lite, on the NEC towards Washington DC, P42 leading on the NEC, Two new ALCS on route north, you got everybody excerpt Liberty
They are definitely gonna keep some old Acela Amtrak trains around because they still have life of them just in case the new Acela Amtrak breaks down I'm telling you.
Interesting! That looked like a NE Regional, I wonder why they had a metroliner cab car on it. I think the two services tend to share a lot of equipment but I haven't seen this ever myself
The Air Force is removing them soon. Possibly next year. Ive heard there will be no replacements even though there has been extensive runway work at Martin this spring and summer. We will see I guess! Thanks for watching!
I see rarities on Fridays on the NEC. NS runs locals here and I have seen the new Acela train sets being ran during the day twice on friday. As long as I see something, I am happy.
@@bradjtrains Ooo MARC? Nice! When it comes to fast trains, I personally like Princeton Junction and Jersey Ave station since it can be easily accessible from NYC via NJT Although Princeton Junction is better because it has internet access, snack machines, and bathrooms
Amtrak is planning to phase out the use of the Metroliner Cab Cars due to age and safety concerns, and is trialing using HHP-8s as unpowered cab units in their place as an interim until it can finally get the new Airo sets. This may mean that the Metroliners are taking a final bow as simple coaches, not being used as cab cars at all (aside from possibly reversing in yards). A poetic, but bittersweet, last act for what was once the crown jewel and shining hope of American railroading.
Amtrak is also about to get rid of their current Acela trainsets (they're way past the end of service life). They are testing the new consists now on the NEC and they are supposed to be in service by the end of 2024.
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The Budd Metro cab cars are still viable to use as intermediate consist cars with some modifications by eliminating the cab to increase seating capacity. They have severed their design purpose very well and having a few extra cars because of high ridership demand makes sense until the new replacements for the Amfeet 1/2 are place into inventory.
@@Stanf954 There's no point in modifying the Metroliner cars with Airo coming into play in the next few years.
@@Stanf954 As Mr. Marshmellow noted, the time and expense of modification vastly outweighs any benefits in the hopefully (sadly) few years they have left before retirement.
The Metroliners are the last Pre-Amtrak equipment still in revenue service. It will be a sad day indeed to see them go.
It's definitely an unparalleled train presentation video !! Greetings from India.
Don't be a chapri here.. don't spoil the name.
Awesome! Great catches, loving the high speed passes, races and meets!
Also that A10 was epic. One of the best planes ever.
Thanks for putting this together.
NO WAY YOU CAUGHT THE A10 THUNDERBOLT
I KNOW RIGHT
Nice shot of the A-10!!
Way to go getting a little bit everything , trains , planes , firetrucks Foamers delight
7:17 im not letting that slide that. that was an amazing transition
6:34 A-10 Warthog, the Army's favorite CAS aircraft.
Very nice catches. Keystone lite, on the NEC towards Washington DC, P42 leading on the NEC, Two new ALCS on route north, you got everybody excerpt Liberty
Great catches, especially the side by side!
Nice horn 📯 salutes. 🙌 LOL. 😁👌
6:17 Chargers 354 & 356 those came to DC on Train 30 a few days before.
Quite a number of horn salutes.
I like watching from west Baltimore near the abandoned American Ice plant as well as Gwynn’s tower, Halethorpe and Catonsville.
Never a dull moment....COOL!👍👍
Great video! Go Amtrak! Thanks👍😎🚂
And the the star was definitely the freedom thrower 😊 the trains were cool too but that A10 though
The Northeast corridor is one of the busiest rail lines in the world. And it's only gonna get busier
They are definitely gonna keep some old Acela Amtrak trains around because they still have life of them just in case the new Acela Amtrak breaks down I'm telling you.
Thumbs Up! Excellent good Video!
Interesting! That looked like a NE Regional, I wonder why they had a metroliner cab car on it. I think the two services tend to share a lot of equipment but I haven't seen this ever myself
This is a Sunday Only Train known as 121/122 DC - NYP
4:09 sounds like an air raid siren
It is, some sort of whelen
@@smudgekitty19whelen air horn
A-10 Go BRRTTT
Absolutely love Amtrack
4:10 What was that sound in the background? A siren 🚨 and a digital voice afterwards.
It’s saying that it’s a emergency siren system test
Usually, a Amtrak regional runs with a cab car to WAS on sundays on 121, but I'm not sure why it was this day.
What’s with the short 1 coach trains that went by?
Power move
Wow that much action in one week
I didnt even compile all of it. Typically I can get at least 10 trains in a couple hours there, and that's just Amtrak.
Fantastic video, really love the Amtrak trains.
Super curious what some of the very short consists were! Can anyone shed some light haha
Most likely Equipment Moves
Cool catches
Wait wait wait, that's meant to be a station!?
5:19 A10 THUNDERBOLT!!!
6:31 A10 THUNDERBOLT!!!
The Air Force is removing them soon. Possibly next year. Ive heard there will be no replacements even though there has been extensive runway work at Martin this spring and summer. We will see I guess! Thanks for watching!
Cool well done Brad!
what is the speeed ???? thank you
The track speed here is 125 mph and they do every bit of it!
Is that an emergency siren? 4:09
cooooooooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What’s with the pedestrian crossing?
Thats so people can board MARC commuter trains and lazy knuckleheads can cross the gauge without walking over the over pass nearby.
I railfan the NEC. And I always go Mondays. Why? Because I find rare trains on Mondays.
I see rarities on Fridays on the NEC. NS runs locals here and I have seen the new Acela train sets being ran during the day twice on friday. As long as I see something, I am happy.
Nice. So I guess on my side of the NEC which is in NJ, I can find rare trains on Mondays. And on your side of the NEC, It's on Fridays.
Why the Amtrak shorts? Equipment moves? And which NEC regionals routinely run double ended?
I suspect bad order cars. One of those cars on the shorties had a broken window.
Regionals that stay on the electrified Northeast Corridor are double ended as it's usually two ACS-64s.
Cool video - you would loose your 💩if you got to see the Japanese bullet train pass by - unless you have
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What station is this
Martin State Airport MARC Station. Amtrak doesnt stop there. In fact, MARC's shop is right there too.
@@bradjtrains Ooo MARC? Nice! When it comes to fast trains, I personally like Princeton Junction and Jersey Ave station since it can be easily accessible from NYC via NJT
Although Princeton Junction is better because it has internet access, snack machines, and bathrooms
that looks like the crescent at 11:15
3:16 ok I know we're short on cars but this is ridiculous!
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nice catches!
great video!
He low key took n L on the jingle bells 😭😭😭😭
Nice video. LIKE
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So where do you film at?
This is filmed at Martin State Airport MARC station in, east of Baltimore
@@bradjtrains thank you
@@walkerdalton11435 You're welcome! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!
1:19 it’s not Christmas time
It came early this year..lol
Wonderful video my new friend. Have a great day. Greetings from Czechia. ;) BIG LIKE and Subscribe
3:21 6:14