Caltrain is ordering new Stadler EMUs to replace the entire F40 fleet as well as the gallery cars. The F40s have been around since the late 80s. They will retain the MP36s and Bombardiers, however, for use on Baby Bullet services.
@@caltrain920andelevators4 Not sure, but a good question. What I read was just the MP36s were staying, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they kept those rebuilt F40s.
Between Millbrae and San Bruno, there is a stretch of electrification that looks ready to use. If you just watched that section, you would think it is electrified already.
I use Caltrain for years to commute to San Carlos or Belmont. As much I am happy to have train (avoiding 101) compared to Europe this system is very antiquated. The stumping noise, the incessant blowing of the horn is unnerving to travelers. We always try to walk back as much we can and hold our ears closed when the train arrives. You can also see how the train shakes and rumbles on junctions. The trains in Europe pass these at high speed virtually without any noise. Now in 2021, we still do not have the electrification done. Its just so surreal. I wonder if I will ever board one of these new electric Stadtler trains.
I like how you show all of the Control points throughout the route from San Jose to San Francisco and even the mileposts too, thank you sm and this video has received a like.
Because when they built CEMOF (the yard), the mainline needed to connect with the Warm Springs Sub that comes in via wye from the right side in this video. So, if they built it on the other side, the Warm Springs wouldn’t be able to connect.
Could someone explain the deal with all the horns and bells to an amazed European, living next to a station or crossing must be a big challenge considering this is a commuter rail.
I’ve never been to Europe and I am not familiar with European warning devices, but people in America can get very impatient, especially with our long freight trains. Because of this, it has become commonplace for people to go around the crossing gates when a train is coming. Therefore, horns and bells (that are exceptionally loud) are required at all road crossings, unless otherwise posted, to be sounded for safety. There is also a fear that people can get when they hear the train in the distance, which can discourage them from illegally crossing.
I know this is a late response. The FRA requires the engineer to do the horn at all crossings. At each crossing, the engineer will attempt to do the FRA required pattern of long long short long. For multiple crossings they usually will just do what fits. But the engineer is required to do it by federal law.
K. McIsaac The diamond shaped signs with an S on it signifies 1 mile to the next station. The orange signs are fractions of a mile, .1 through .9, and white squares with a whole number are full mile markers.
Caltrain 907 Caltrain’s reporting marks are JPBX, for Joint Powers Board. There are a few frequencies. “Road North” (Santa Clara to SF) is 160.81500. “Road South” (Santa Clara to Tamien) is 161.55000 and can also be used for Caltrain switching operations. There are a few more for CEMOF and repeaters and other under-the-radar uses, which are as follows: 161.07000, 160.48500, 160.63500, 161.50500, and 161.56500.
Caltrain 920 and Elevators That’s where I got all that information from. If you use Freescan, you can automatically input the frequencies directly from Radio Refer into your scanner via USB cable instead of manually doing it.
Nice to see all the electrification work going on!!
Nah. Yes its better for the earth but I personally just like the diesel locos there
@@abakella No they will order new Trains you can see it at the official Caltrain website
Caltrain is ordering new Stadler EMUs to replace the entire F40 fleet as well as the gallery cars. The F40s have been around since the late 80s. They will retain the MP36s and Bombardiers, however, for use on Baby Bullet services.
@@BayAreaRailfan They keeping 920-922 because there getting rebuilt?
@@caltrain920andelevators4 Not sure, but a good question. What I read was just the MP36s were staying, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they kept those rebuilt F40s.
TSW 3 graphics look p good.
This is real life not TSW.
@@d64tv06 its a joke
13:41 Jesus, that was a big bounce
Used to ride back in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Talk about “You’ve come a long way baby”.
Some of it easily recognized some …
Neat to see the electrification going in; I'd love to see that elsewhere in the US, but at least for now it seems unlikely.
Between Millbrae and San Bruno, there is a stretch of electrification that looks ready to use. If you just watched that section, you would think it is electrified already.
I use Caltrain for years to commute to San Carlos or Belmont. As much I am happy to have train (avoiding 101) compared to Europe this system is very antiquated. The stumping noise, the incessant blowing of the horn is unnerving to travelers. We always try to walk back as much we can and hold our ears closed when the train arrives. You can also see how the train shakes and rumbles on junctions. The trains in Europe pass these at high speed virtually without any noise. Now in 2021, we still do not have the electrification done. Its just so surreal. I wonder if I will ever board one of these new electric Stadtler trains.
I like how you show all of the Control points throughout the route from San Jose to San Francisco and even the mileposts too, thank you sm and this video has received a like.
Nice Catch with 922!!!
I am from Austria, Europe. It's my first cabride in the USA. Nice to see!
caltrain is so cool i wish i could drive one.
Fr bro
nice video!
Which cab car is this one?
This is awesome, play this in train sim world. Cool to see in real life action
Nice Video!!!
Why is there sometimes this Bell when the train slows down ?
Sweet video!
2:37 Can someone explain to me why the caltrain yard is placed in a way to make trains go on a weird shoe fly esque route?
Because when they built CEMOF (the yard), the mainline needed to connect with the Warm Springs Sub that comes in via wye from the right side in this video. So, if they built it on the other side, the Warm Springs wouldn’t be able to connect.
@@BayAreaRailfan Thank you!
@@BayAreaRailfan hey wow that's exactly what the yard looks like in tsw
What makes the KERPLUNK noise?
Soon I'm planing to do a cab ride on the capital corridor
Could someone explain the deal with all the horns and bells to an amazed European, living next to a station or crossing must be a big challenge considering this is a commuter rail.
I’ve never been to Europe and I am not familiar with European warning devices, but people in America can get very impatient, especially with our long freight trains. Because of this, it has become commonplace for people to go around the crossing gates when a train is coming. Therefore, horns and bells (that are exceptionally loud) are required at all road crossings, unless otherwise posted, to be sounded for safety. There is also a fear that people can get when they hear the train in the distance, which can discourage them from illegally crossing.
I know this is a late response. The FRA requires the engineer to do the horn at all crossings. At each crossing, the engineer will attempt to do the FRA required pattern of long long short long. For multiple crossings they usually will just do what fits. But the engineer is required to do it by federal law.
What are the numbers in the squares beside the tracks? They are mostly white, but some are different colours.
K. McIsaac Mileposts
@@BayAreaRailfan for stations?
K. McIsaac The diamond shaped signs with an S on it signifies 1 mile to the next station. The orange signs are fractions of a mile, .1 through .9, and white squares with a whole number are full mile markers.
@@BayAreaRailfan thank you for clarifying!
Cool 😎
im in this caltrain
I was down by Bayshore on that day!
Kewl
who would want to live near a rail line in the USA the constant horn blowing and bell ringing would drive anyone crazy
You’d be surprised.
Most people tune it out and deal with it, and certain towns have noise restrictions. A lot of people do complain about it though
Whats caltrain frequency on the scanner and its reporting marks?
Caltrain 907 Caltrain’s reporting marks are JPBX, for Joint Powers Board. There are a few frequencies. “Road North” (Santa Clara to SF) is 160.81500. “Road South” (Santa Clara to Tamien) is 161.55000 and can also be used for Caltrain switching operations. There are a few more for CEMOF and repeaters and other under-the-radar uses, which are as follows: 161.07000, 160.48500, 160.63500, 161.50500, and 161.56500.
U can find it here too: www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=4010
Caltrain 920 and Elevators That’s where I got all that information from. If you use Freescan, you can automatically input the frequencies directly from Radio Refer into your scanner via USB cable instead of manually doing it.
@@BayAreaRailfan Yeah I know. Thanks tho
@@caltrain920andelevators4 im programing a uniden bc75xlt scanner
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1:21:35
22nd street is the most disgusting urban railway station of the planet.
I kind of agree on Caltrain line
I wouldn't trust it at night
noob168 Yeah
It's just horrid
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Noone cares