Siemens Charger Sc-44

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  1. BVERailer

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    The Siemens Charger SC-44, commonly known as the Siemens Charger, is a new high-speed diesel-electric locomotive, the first of its type. They were built by Siemens Mobility in Pueblo, Colorado, and can travel up to 125 miles per hour (201.168 km/h). Amtrak and MARC are currently the only customers to have Charger SC-44's. MARC Locomotives are in the testing phase, and Amtrak locomotives are in service on the Midwest lines, Caltrans (Amtrak California), and Amtrak Cascades service. A locomotive similar to the SC-44, the Charger SC-B40, is a streamlined version of the SC-44 designed exclusively for the brand-new higher-speed rail service in southern Florida, Brightline. While the SC-44 produces 4,400 horsepower, the SC-B40 produces 4,000 horsepower.

    In conclusion, the Charger SC-44 is the definition of modern technology, and would make a great addition to Train Simulator.
     
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  2. NJT Railfan

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    Great idea! I was thinking of the Brightline being in TSW.
     
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  3. BVERailer

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    That would be cool, the graphics would look great
     
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  4. Conor422

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    Would defiantly like to see another Siemens Loco!
     
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  5. 52_Western

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    Siemens Charger would be awesome, no matter if it's for TS or TSW, I think! :D
    BVERailer Is that an American version of the BR Class 52 'Western' painted in New Haven livery, with the headcodes on the top left & right of the lights, and American lights on the bottom on your profile pic? Thanks!
     
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  6. Daniel Gibbs

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    Yes, please!
     
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  7. 52_Western

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    Is "yes please" referring to the Siemens Charger?
     
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  8. NJT Railfan

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    Yes
     
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  9. Daniel Gibbs

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    Correct
     
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  10. 52_Western

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    :D
     
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  11. Anthony Pecoraro

    Anthony Pecoraro Well-Known Member

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    Yes! I want it! TSW too!
     
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  12. BVERailer

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    Not really, it is a completely different locomotive. The shape of the body looks a little similar, but other than that, completely different :)
     
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  13. 52_Western

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    Ah! Interesting!
     
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  14. Meeper5

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    BRIGHTLINE IN TSW IS A GREAT IDEA
     
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  15. Joey1997

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    Yes! Can’t wait to see it on train simulator!
     
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  16. NJT Railfan

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    Well, It's getting done. Not by DTG though.
     
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  17. Meeper5

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    wait what
     
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  18. jedi247

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    I'd like to see an Amtrak version. Amtrak is also purchasing SC-44s for long distance services to replace the Genesis diesels.
     
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  19. Jay ace

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    I would love to see it on TS20** I think SC-44 would be great.
     
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  20. Jay ace

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    its kinda funny that ALP-46 from NJT Engine looks little like SC-44 Charger
     
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  21. Meeper5

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    it doesn't at all
     
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