RARE! Amtrak BRAND NEW ALC-42 Test Train | 309, 306, 307 on the NEC

Amtrak KP709 (Extra 892) runs from Wilmington Shops to Harrisburg, PA via the NEC and Keystone Corridor just after sunset on 5/19/22. This was a test for the ALC-42s.

[@fruitberry4302]

I love how the ALC-42's are able to power the ACS-64 without it's pantographs up.

[@idiot_guy_person]

Woah i didnt even notice that! Good eye!

[@idiot_guy_person]

Amtrak is smart. They're testing the alc-42s' hep to power the whole train, including the leading acs-64.

[@TBF_1J]

DOPE! I saw 309 and 308 at DC Union Station a month ago.

[@AcelaRailan2150]

Wow now that's something!! great catch!

[@asphalt_98_gamer76]

Great catch!

[@291281]

Fantastic !

[@4014fan]

Awesome Catch!

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

Oh my god! That is AWESOME!

[@mr.conductorfromsts4204]

This is great 👍

[@MetraFan402]

Sharp catch

[@rsconover7957]

Speed test?

[@marylandrailfan2008]

🤯

[@syeet1234]

It still confuses me as to why an acs was leading when it wasn’t even powering the train

[@jakejackle9125]

Fr

[@mr.conductorfromsts4204]

Probably the ALC-42’s powering up with Head-End Power

[@NERJ607]

Hahahaha funny no pantograph no hep acs64

[@railfanning.productions]

Awesome catch!