Eric Kreszl Posted August 30, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2007 Hello, Does anyone know anything about this train and why the train operates in Push mode? Is there a specific reason why they push the trains because I know that Amtrak really hasn't been into the Push-pull operations? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Harlem Line Posted August 30, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2007 The reason why Amtrak operates Keystone trains in push-pull mode is because it saves time, without having to turn locomotives or trains around when going back the opposite direction, thus resulting in adding more runs a day. More examples of Amtrak trains operating in push-pull mode can be found in California, where Amtrak operates the Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquin and Capital Corridor trains, all in the push-pull configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted August 31, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 31, 2007 Plus if a Keystone train goes from New York to Harrisburg, it has to change direction at Philadelphia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Kreszl Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted August 31, 2007 The reason why Amtrak operates Keystone trains in push-pull mode is because it saves time, without having to turn locomotives or trains around when going back the opposite direction, thus resulting in adding more runs a day. More examples of Amtrak trains operating in push-pull mode can be found in California, where Amtrak operates the Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquin and Capital Corridor trains, all in the push-pull configuration. Well at least Amtrak isn't pickey about the pantograph operation like NJT is. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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