08-02-2012, 03:43 PM
Yes, that it is the diesel assigned for the entire trip.
My knowledge of contemporary diesels is minimal...I can't tell you the model number or such. Similarly, I do not know what it would take for such a diesel to be equipped with HEP...but I do know that it has a diesel generator
The train does have the Mid-America power car, it is the first car right after the FWRHS tool car. The third car on the train is an ex-SP baggage/sleeper combine...but serves as the Mid-America tool/crew car. In the passed, even with a HEP equipped diesel and generators on the car, it is normal to have a backup power car. Having not looked for this car specifically, prior to the comments, I'd assumed that the diesel was equipped with HEP as was discussed after it was decided that she would be assigned to the train. Sounds like that isn't the case...but I'll check this weekend since it is a pretty obvious thing to check. With the Amtrak special at the last Trainfestival, the diesels were used on the day-long excursions purely to provide HEP despite having a power car available.
There is one other "HEP" application for diesel. 765 has been equipped with cab signals...equipment for which she lacks the necessary electrical capacity. IIRC, she is getting that power from the diesel. The alternatives would have been an expensive electrical system or to let a diesel lead as cab signals are required for the Pennsylvania Division of NS.
Any NS employees planning to ride...or railfans planning to chase? I'll be chasing her on Monday on the deadhead out of Williamson.
My knowledge of contemporary diesels is minimal...I can't tell you the model number or such. Similarly, I do not know what it would take for such a diesel to be equipped with HEP...but I do know that it has a diesel generator
The train does have the Mid-America power car, it is the first car right after the FWRHS tool car. The third car on the train is an ex-SP baggage/sleeper combine...but serves as the Mid-America tool/crew car. In the passed, even with a HEP equipped diesel and generators on the car, it is normal to have a backup power car. Having not looked for this car specifically, prior to the comments, I'd assumed that the diesel was equipped with HEP as was discussed after it was decided that she would be assigned to the train. Sounds like that isn't the case...but I'll check this weekend since it is a pretty obvious thing to check. With the Amtrak special at the last Trainfestival, the diesels were used on the day-long excursions purely to provide HEP despite having a power car available.
There is one other "HEP" application for diesel. 765 has been equipped with cab signals...equipment for which she lacks the necessary electrical capacity. IIRC, she is getting that power from the diesel. The alternatives would have been an expensive electrical system or to let a diesel lead as cab signals are required for the Pennsylvania Division of NS.
Any NS employees planning to ride...or railfans planning to chase? I'll be chasing her on Monday on the deadhead out of Williamson.
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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