The Political Environment: Not Coming To A City Near You, Madison

Monday, May 13, 2013

Amtrak's new Cities Sprinter locomotive, was unveiled today. Photo Courtesy of Amtrak

Reagan's Disciple said...: Is that a T-Rex or Stegosaurus? ;); May 15, 2013 at 8:26 AM
Anonymous said...: Those locos will be running for 50 years, long after this year's car show models are scrapped.; May 15, 2013 at 2:20 PM
Reagan's Discple said...: Those locos will be running for 50 years, long after this year's car show models are scrapped

No they won't. Like many, you are also quite uninformed on this issue. They are currently replacing 20-30 year old engines.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/amtrak-unveils-locomotives-replace-aging-fleet-19165929#.UZTofkrWSpc; May 16, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Anonymous said...: Nope. Those 20-30 year old locos will remain in service, on those lines that are not listed for speed upgrades.

So, while New England and the EAst Coast gets new locomotives for both the Acela and the Regional service, the Midwest will get the East Coast's hand me downs, thanks to Scooter.; May 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM