Amtrak Acela II test train passing Overbrook 1/30/24

Amtrak Acela II test train passing Overbrook with a lite Locomotive passing on by.
The test train ran from Philadelphia to Paoli.

[@drh3b]

That second dude forgot his train.

[@broyofroyo1207]

They cleared a key hurdle, that’s why there testing more

[@geisaune793]

they’re*

[@ClariNerd]

At this rate we’ll be able to use them as soon as 2050!

[@jackchen7003]

about time they start testing them more frequently...

[@gabrielgamer4458]

I love how not only did you see an avelia test train, but also an ACS-64 light locomotive next to it.

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Yeah. that was super unexpected!

[@4vepvik781]

I will assume that this new rolling stock is imported from Europe,??..If I'm wrong,I apologise...Nice though with the bespoke Union Pacific Horns.😅

[@jbreezy101]

@@4vepvik781 I think both trains are inspired by Europe. The ACS 64 is built in Sacramento California. And the liberty is built in southeastern upstate New York, about halfway between Albany and New York City.

[@4vepvik781]

@@jbreezy101 I heard of the name Alstom which is definitely European.So that rolling stock is either imported/and or subsequently built under license.🙂👍🏾

[@Relics_tv]

​@@4vepvik781They definetly are inspired and licensed because Siemens North America designs and manufactures an entire product line of locomotives specifically for North American use. The ACS-64 is based off the Siemens Vectron but other than a few similar parts it's completely different.

[@DFWRF]

I really like the new Acela models, the only thing that's upsetting is that didn't add a K5LA.

[@MrAronymous]

High pitched whistles on a high speed train is a safety thing. Youll be able to hear it from farther away. "Louder" in that case would be useless. You need a high pitched tone that can survive bring drowned out by other noise over long distances.

[@DFWRF]

@@MrAronymous Ah, makes sense, thanks for the explanation!

[@charliesullivan4304]

I'm afraid my dog is going to mistake it for a squeaky toy.

[@partule]

What is a K5LA?

[@DFWRF]

@@partule It’s a type of train horn.

[@darkwoodmovies]

Love the new trains and all, but maybe the focus should be on getting them to go faster than 35 MPH for most of their route.

[@jbreezy101]

Yeah, the problem is the infrastructure. if you’re between New York and Boston, there are spots you can go to 150 miles an hour. There’s also a stretch of that just north of Philadelphia. Everywhere else it goes, Acela isn’t allowed to go to its top speed. The main reason why its the shortest journey by time on the NEC is because it does not make as many stops as the regionals… the Acelas average speed is only only a tick faster

[@hrysivjt67]

So like… how many more years of testing is this thing gonna need. My god. Europe, China and Japan are in Year 2089 compared to rail in the United States, I swear.

[@jbreezy101]

Ur correct but not more than 6-12 More months last I heard

[@joestrainworldvideos3977]

Amazing. Well made and a fantastic train. Greetings Joe 😊

[@byronpost809]

My old train station! 😊❤❤

[@NorthPhillyBusFan8098]

cool catch

[@chicagolandrailroader]

I like the contrast between the grey and brown rails and catenary and the white and silver trains. Great video.

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Thanks

[@tsaffran]

Can't wait to see it come thru Arbutus, Md.

[@ericcallender1575]

Nice catch. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaeldennis1728]

Good shot, thanks

[@mr.conductorfromsts4204]

Is that train set number 10? And also first time in a while since the 2nd train set 4 years ago

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Indeed

[@OerlikonNoerd]

Love the Euro style horn

[@Mauscmkwk]

Will they ever replace the horn

[@Rebelnightwolfe]

Still don't like that the lead car doesn't have the same side profile as the passenger cars for a seamless look. Instead it has that black triangular gap between them.

[@CPForgeProductions]

If you look closely at the current Acela sets, it has that too. It's not nearly as glaring as the Avelia but the profile is slightly different when seen head on.

[@tvm73827]

Why do they have those two people holding stop signs on either end of the platform?

[@Railoffroader2]

They aren’t stop signs. They’re portable whistle posts held by flag men to let the Engineers know that track workers are present and to blow the horn to warn them.

[@kevinhoward9593]

idk why they tested it on the Harrisburg Line. it wasn't designed to run on that line. especially at its lower speeds of 70 and 110mph. Its never going to run on that line in revenue service.

[@RailClipper]

Only test there because of less traffic

[@SteveRoberts5330]

And the only other place with the needed catenary infrastructure.

[@jbreezy101]

@@SteveRoberts5330😮🤔

[@zabadakxanadu]

The new train looks fantastic. Shiny and clean, as in Europe or Asia. Then along comes your normal looking US Amtrak engine, dirty and unkept. I see the Acela's leaving NYC as they cross into Queens, heading for Boston. They all look filthy and not a train I'd buy a ticket for. I'm finally going to do a cross country sleeper trip but opting to travel on Canadian rail. The Amtrak options look nasty.

[@yumenekotrain]

カッコいいデザインの列車。 チャンネル登録をしました。😺

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Thanks ❤

[@prakat1082]

Where is this line ? Connecting which stations ?

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Philadelphia - Harrisburg Amtrak line at Overbrook station in Philadelphia.

[@kevinp.h157]

Why do acera trains have pretty headlights?

[@F_ox.]

ofc they still got that freight train bell🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@RobertMCotter]

That kid sitting on the bench. Definitely not a rail fan. He barely looked up.

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Yeah she didn't seem to😮 careless about trains.

[@Adargi]

Why do the engines have flat sides, surely would tamper with the aero dynamics?

[@hirampriggott1689]

They are stock locomotives from Alstom. However, the passenger cars mechanically tilt on the curves but the locos don't.

[@Adargi]

​@@hirampriggott1689 I'd hope to think the the engines would tilt too.. If not then that's a bit dumb compared to all the other tilting trains around the world.

[@MAL1GNANT]

Why was the ACS-64 running by itself?

[@jbreezy101]

🤔

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Protect equipment to Harrisburg. Essentially if a locomotive breaks down they will use this locomotive instead.

[@Sussyfinley451]

Light locomotive seen them in the UK

[@zazaranger5]

Where was that acs 64 heading

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Going to Harrisburg as a protect unit

[@zazaranger5]

@@MidAtlanticTransitWatch Protect unit?

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

@@zazaranger5 a loco they stage or reposition just in case a locomotive on a train consist has mechanical issues. They can use this one instead just in case.

[@zazaranger5]

@@MidAtlanticTransitWatch cool, got it

[@MrRobjs83]

The Avelia?

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Indeed

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Nice high speed train, but what's the point when most of the track is limited to 79 mph.

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

They were testing the PTC system!

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Testing new high speed equipment that will never reach its design speed on track that will never be upgraded for high speed travel. America has become a technological backwater.

[@Ericlovestrains]

Photos 😊

[@TheWebsterExperience]

First time I see the new generation of TGVs is on a video about them being ran in the USA, funny

[@DistanceNsVeterans]

It's built for the U.S north eastern corridor.

[@jbreezy101]

Inspired by European trains though

[@jeevanga]

Still Testing?😆

[@jbreezy101]

Yep but getting closer to revenue service

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

Still testing!

[@matteighm]

I'm sorry. I have not read all the comments. What was the purpose of the 'flagmen'?

[@MidAtlanticTransitWatch]

They were working on the switch at Overbrook.

[@u.s.6909]

They need to change that weak ass horn to what we're used to hearing.

[@jbreezy101]

I agree. Bell too

[@KenanTurkiye]

I ❤ 🚂🚃 trains 🚄 🚅 trams 🚈🚞 take a ride, I have a folder on ''transportation'' (folder 4) I think you will love them too :)

[@shaungorham7959]

c.

[@manuellangius2896]

Its a France TGV, nothing American on it...

[@natesrailfanningandplanesp6663]

Avelia is cool and all but the horn 🤮

[@HeronAct-uj4sp]

Looks good - just need to lose the stupid bell.