Amtrak's Capitol Corridor (san Joaquin)

Discussion in 'Suggestions' started by MetroMad1229, Nov 6, 2021.

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  1. F59PHI

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  2. SC-44

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  3. Both

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  1. MetroMad1229

    MetroMad1229 Well-Known Member

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    Hello and welcome back to another suggestion! Today we are gonna be looking at Amtrak's Capitol Corridor. I wanna see this route because if you looked at my Pacific Surfliner thread that I posted earlier today and I thought it would be fun to suggest a really similar route around the same time. But if they add the full route, the'll have to make a route-extension to Peninsula Corridor. With that all out the way, lets hop right into it.

    Amtrak Capitol Corridor: San Jose - Auburn-Conheim
    Also known as the Amtrak San Joaquin, the Capitol Corridor is a route that is owned by Amtrak. The line has a top speed of 79mph. The travel time is around the same time as Pacific Surfliner.[​IMG]

    San Joaquin
    The San Joaquin is pulled by two locomotives. Some of them are F59PHIs and some of them are
    SC-44s.

    SC-44
    The SC-44 Charger has taken on so many passenger railroads in the USA. However it is the diesel electric version of the ACS-64. It has the very same horn and really similar cab.
    Manufacturer: Siemens Mobility
    Build date: 2017
    Length: 71 ft
    Top speed: 125mph
    Horse Power: 4,400
    Numbered: 2101-2108

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    F59PHI
    Manufacturer: Electro Motive Division
    Build date: 1994-2001
    Length: 58 ft
    Top speed: 110mph
    Horse Power: 3,000
    Numbered: 2001-2015
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    Cab Car
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    Non-Powered F40PH
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    Conclusion
    Thank you guys for listening to my thread on why this route should be added. If I made a mistake, please let me know in the replies. Other than that, I really hope they do it. But other than that, I'll see you next time.
     
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  2. 59321747

    59321747 Well-Known Member

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    Your suggestions may be constructive. However, the current production standard of DTG is about 40-50 miles. The entire route will appear someday in the future. We will only wait before it does not appear... Maybe one day! who knows?
     
  3. Blacknred81

    Blacknred81 Well-Known Member

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    Or a smaller segment, awhile ago I made a similar proposal, but only for the Capitol Corridor from San Jose to Oakland/Emeryville. Which is a segment that is more likely to be made, rather than the full length route.
     
  4. jedi247

    jedi247 Well-Known Member

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    We could get a UP GP60 and/or GP15, plus an ET44AC, SD70M, SD70ACe, SD70ACe-T4 or ES44AC for freight services on this route.
     
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