Amtrak Dash 8

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  1. VA Railfan

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  2. Anthony Pecoraro

    Anthony Pecoraro Well-Known Member

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    Yes please!!
     
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    Yes please
     
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    Which begs the usual question, what route to put it on if possible.
     
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  5. mrchuck

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    I hope somewhere in New England like Massachusetts like Amtrak Downeastern uses some of those locomotive
     
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  6. jedi247

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    I'd love a "Pepsi Can" Amtrak Phase III Dash 8. Maybe we could get UP, CSX, and ATSF or BNSF versions, too later on.
     
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    Could they add the metroline cab car to the Amtrak Dash 8 locomotive since it’s already available in train sim world?
     
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    Can run also in our USA and Canadian dlc/routes as Amtrak/MetroNorth/Via Rail loco? I like a lot this "classic" locomotive!
     
  9. Big Papi34

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    Not necessarily. Amtrak's dash 8 are b units if im not mistaken. The b unit is that rare 4 axle wide cab instead of 6.
     
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    Look at the axle difference. Also I meant to quote jedi, not 7ore
     
  13. docsnyder1911

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    Genises series would be nice too.
     
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  14. Anthony Pecoraro

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    Heck yeah!!!!
     
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  15. Uncle Chuckles

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    Somewhat incorrect, they're more backup/emergency power and more commonly used in switching/MOW service. They can lead if need be (ex: A few years ago a pair were assigned to the Pennsylvanian and always led) but are normally reduced to trailing (Guessing its about how they ride or maybe its cab signal related).
     
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    B units as in the b series dash 8. The b series was the 4 axle series. Still perfectly powered, just less axles
     
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    Less axles? I guess they don't cost as many money, then too! :P r/GrammarNazi
     
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    Lol. Wouldn't be the worst thing I've said.
     

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