Siemens Charger Test Train
Recorded on 4/19/17
A-Train4014 Productions goes “train chasing” as we heard about a test train on the CP C&M Sub that will be running on 4/19/17. Amtrak is testing its brand new Siemens Charger locomotive that is reported to be replace the Amtrak P42DC and F59PHI locomotives. We were supposed to be catching it in Wadsworth in hopes of hearing the Siemens Charger’s horn. Unfortunately, our parking spot next to the train tracks in Wadsworth was blocked off so we rushed over to Gurnee, IL in the morning to catch it. While we waited for the Test Train to return to Chicago, we briefly made a stop at Grayslake station on Lake Street to talk with our Metra engineer friend, Jeff.
I had to go to school but when class was released early, I rushed over to Rondout in time to catch the Siemens Charger Test Train once again. While I waited in Rondout, we caught an Outbound Metra and an Amtrak Hiawatha. However, rain started to pour down. It got pretty heavy but luckily there was no thunder and lightning. Overall, it was a pretty good day. Everything worked perfectly.
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