Amtrak Corridor Trains: Train Talk Ep. 17

All aboard! It's time for another episode of Train Talk! In this episode, we'll talk all about Amtrak corridor trains. We will also take a look at all the different corridor train services throughout the United States.
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[@timosha21]

I am a train and I approve this footage.

[@matthewloitsch4910]

I once had a very scary experience with Amtrak. At Norfolk Virginia I had to ride the North East Regional.the train ended up being like 3.45 hours late due to vandal damage and they had to get an ex conrail dash 9 for power and what would’ve been a 4 hour wait for the capitol limited ended up being no wait at all because we got there when they were boarding...but on the bright side we made it to Chicago all well and went to IRM and got a cab ride in 1630:). Great video mike!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Matt! Sounds frightening, but glad it worked out ok!

[@Kaizoku_Zoro]

@@CoasterFan2105 Where is Valley Flyer?

[@MBTAGuyProductions]

The Downeaster is extending in a year or two to Rockland, Maine.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Cool! I heard they were supposed to do a test of that this summer, but that has since been cancelled.

[@MBTAGuyProductions]

Yes, the NNEPRA is planning on doing some track work and test runs in the summer of 2019.

[@Edzeb101]

But how?

[@washingtonstaterailproduct5382]

Awesome video!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@mindlessshark946]

Train Talk is the best series I've ever seen on KZbin!

[@TommyPicklesFan]

Agreed!

[@PG13hockeyman]

I second that

[@average_joe8905]

Third on that!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, everyone!

[@noaht7778]

Fourth on it!

[@eight10aaronn]

For anyone wondering, at 7:46 the lead locomotive on that Downeaster Consist is the decades old EMD F40PH used on mainly both long and short distance trains back in the 70's - 90's.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Very nice video and narration. The lake shore limited runs from New York to Chicago which is about 900 miles, im right at the half way point along Lake Erie

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you very much! Yeah, the Lake Shore Limited is a neat train. One of my favorites of the eastern long distance trains.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

An interesting point about the halfway point that is where I am at, the Erie Railroad that was completed in 1851 and was at the time the longest railroad in the world, ended a few foot from what later became the half way point of the New York Central NY to Chicago Main Line

[@amandayoung9116]

@@WideWorldofTrains a4hgreudbjzfukyfzfjfyvdwowgxjbkffhfsdkrr find the wow

[@trainsareepiv]

Wide World of Trains doesn’t a part of the lake shore limited goes to Boston south station ma?

[@WideWorldofTrains]

@@trainsareepiv Yes they split in Albany NY the Boston trains are 448 and 449, the Chicago to NY are 48 and 49

[@KidCrazer14]

My local train station is the Rensselaer Rail Station, which is Albany's train station on the Empire Service corridor! It never gets old watching a P32AC-DM go by with the Empire Service paint scheme!

[@1cmman]

As a european this was very interesting to see. American trains look quite different from ours and have allot of character. The Talgo cars look just like the ones used on the spanish highspeed train Talgo. I didn´t know Siemens also made diesel locomotives.

[@elijah-jz9jc]

Martin Sorensen well you might as well move to America 😂!

[@josedanielmuratallamuratal4632]

Note: Amtrak scheduled to replace amtrak acela express into the new amtrak avelia liberty to be in service in 2021-2022

[@CoasterFan2105]

That will be neat to see.

[@amandayoung9116]

@@CoasterFan2105 yeah it will

[@finbintin7307]

Josedanielmuratallamuratalla Muratalla I saw the train at the 30th St. Yard in Philadelphia

[@tonnyyyzzzplays7309]

Yeet I need help it’s being transferred to Colorado for testing. Amazing to see it!

[@EssDee40]

I hope Acela will be preserved

[@kevp9601]

LONG LIVE COASTERFAN2105!!!!!!! :-D

[@bigtime7724]

My dad was an engineer on the trains from Chicago to Michigan and to St. Louis. ever since I was born. . He worked for AMTRAK for 38 years and an engineer for Amtrak for 32 years he was the first black engineer out of Chicago for Amtrak. I have a few videos of me riding with him and my uncle.

[@therookie9276]

The one we've all been waiting for!!! Great video again, mike!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you very much! I know a lot of people wanted this one.

[@CharlieND]

I really love that stretch of track between the I-680 lanes at 14:14

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

10:16 a little update for new Railfans: as of 2019, the Hoosier states doesn't operate anymore due to a lack of fund.

[@elperroazul9992]

TRAIN TALK!!!!!!!

[@atomsmash100]

Probably the most infortmative and interesting video I've seen discussing Amtrak's corridor trains, as well as the fleets in use. Excellent video and still clips as well. Great job!

[@skeeter2112]

Great video. Packed with info and video footage. Awesome.

[@AmtrakEnthusiast]

This is the best one yet! Keep up the great work!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you, I will!

[@terrellhoward5231]

Mike you know how to cover Amtrak. Thanks bud for putting our beloved Passenger Railroad in the spotlight. Keep up the good work.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you very much, Terrell! I will!

[@tonyhedrick237]

I love Train Talk!! Don't change a thing!!

[@mygameingtime3433]

Mike, I like your chat about trains.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@PhilLin]

I'm only 13 years old and I absolutely love trains. You make them seem even cooler with all your knowledge. Thaks for sharing and I can't wait to see your video on Lond-Distance routes!

[@thechristophershow5946]

That super freaking cool.

[@bendickmann5460]

Great video work. Much info to absorb, but still very interesting.

[@therookie9276]

Amtrak Surfliner goes to San Luis? I thought it only went from San Diego, to LA.

[@oof5536]

Yes it does!

[@CaliRail]

SheeWantsAJaayy yep, Most trains that go toward San Luis Obispo Terminate in Goleta.

[@astrat2532]

I want to thank you for your videos. My son is autistic and watches California trains every day.

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the comment!

[@kevincook7524]

I once rode the Lincoln Service from Springfield to St Louis. I want to do it again! great video as always!

[@jackkilleen47]

Idea for next Train Talk: Discontinued Amtrak Trains

[@YaBoiKnox]

We all know the hoosier state is one of them. It discontinued 6 months ago.

[@kevincook7524]

It’s a shame because now the Cardinal is all that’s left from Indianapolis to Chicago, and it only runs thrice weekly, so your options are limited.

[@JasonB748]

Very Interesting. Good Job!

[@christophers.o622]

Very enjoyable video of the various Amtrak corridors. I travel the Pacific Surfliner route between San Diego, Los Angeles & Oxnard when I’m home in the San Diego area. I alternate my visits between Los Angeles & Oxnard. I have no regrets at all about riding the Pacific Surfliners at all, it beats driving on what is becoming the I-5 parking lot in the San Diego North County & between the Los Angeles-Orange County Line & the I-605 San Gabriel Freeway is being rebuilt. It also beat driving the 101 parking lot as well.

[@AcelaRailan2150]

Great video Mike I loved that discussion nice job!

[@DiamondMaster20]

Liked this video. Lots of great information. Thank you for sharing!

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@frankbernotimm3031]

great work!

[@AmtrakProductions]

Yay! I love train talk

[@justaP42DC]

Great Video! You Let Me Learn About Amtrak!

[@helmutsandner867]

Excellent presentation. Very informative and interesting information.

[@Abda_]

Thanks for the useful information about amtrak corridor trains.

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@CraftyFoxe]

Really informative video!

[@NPTNReddek]

Awesome Video! Yes, the Cascades part shows F59phis and NPCUs but those going soon so it's pretty much mainly chargers, sometime P42's come along

[@jebziffel2929]

I highly recommend the rib dinner in the dining car on the LA. Portland run. Great narrative, pro camera work here.

[@elijah-jz9jc]

The SC44 is multiplying! It's taking over!

[@Random.Channel_]

The heartland flyer is a small train like the Downeaster it’s 3 superliner coaches and run twice a day one in morning from Oklahoma City to fort worth Texas and one at night from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Train numbers: 822 821 (correct me if I’m wrong) Some days it runs as the “Big game train” extending to Dallas for a football game.

[@scootosan]

I always enjoy the "Train Talk" videos

[@CoasterFan2105]

Glad you like them!

[@leonardtang7021]

My first ever experience with Amtrak was the Maple Leaf, from Toronto to NYC about 14 hours, spent 1 hour on the Niagara Falls border though.

[@GerHUN]

Great video ! Especially with sea or rivers or lakes !

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

11:09 my favorite amtrak route

[@metra160]

Great video! I learned a lot of great new information I didn’t know before!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allyreneepenny9447]

Great this Talk 👏❗👍

[@Jason-er1vf]

Actually rode the Lincoln Service for the first time a few weeks ago to Springfield. It was a very nice trip and with my line of work just starting (working for the state government) I'm sure I'll be taking it more often

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

This just proves that American Rails Are Actually Good

[@conceyullena]

Very nice video! 🚂👍

[@acidexwarrior1183]

Best train talk ever love it I want to ride one so badly tho good luck with the vids love them

[@virginialoverproductions]

I love that 5:36's shot of the Empire train going up the Hudson!

[@amandayoung9116]

WHAT empire train I didn't see it I saw a P42DC

[@railwaysfan92]

Very interresting video and comment about passengers trains in USA. Thanks Mike from France!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@robloxyessidthekidno6642]

THEY ALSO USE P40DCS ON THEIR LONG DISTRNCE, LOWFRIQUENCY, AND CORRIDOR TRAINS!

[@genya3162]

Thanks now I know even more nice narration I’m subscribing now

[@chief1b]

Very Informative. Thank You

[@cartographer1977]

Great job! :)

[@AtTheCrossingProductions]

Amtrak Cascades also uses F59PHi’s, which will be sold to Metra in the future, as well as P42’s from time to time.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yeah, there are still a few that appear on the Cascades from time to time.

[@AtTheCrossingProductions]

CoasterFan2105 well I mean the F59’s are still normal power until they’re sold off :/ I did see one of them today running Cascades service, as well as two on Sounder (which was odd)

[@Mnrr6131]

I feel like the Keystone Corridor is Amtrak’s Miscellaneous Showcase route W/ Steam Engines. My reasoning behind that is because there is literally a clip of an Amtrak train with amfleet I and II cars and an ACS-64 was pulling some Superliner cars.

[@rickygarcia7400]

awsome video.

[@louisianahighballproductio6954]

Great video

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@shekhardagale5862]

Buffu

[@elperroazul9992]

Seriously I love train talk! Very informative!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@anthonypecoraro5472]

This is very informative. Keep this up!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Anthony! Will do!

[@nortonhatfield7312]

i have seen an amtrak surfliner train with a p42dc locomotive on one end and an f40ph npcu on the other end, and that surfliner train was using horizon and amfleet coaches rather than surfliner coaches.

[@textiles9562]

Ive seen the Amtrak Midwest style trains running along the vancouver to seattle line as well

[@aidensypolt]

i like this train talk

[@cocobeanie4704]

Can you do an episode discussing the routes you missed? Like the Vermonter, and other trains

[@gnhansen29]

Interesting video!

[@andross51]

Great informative video mike! :)

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you Dean! :)

[@TommyPicklesFan]

Nice Episode. My Favorite Amtrak Corridor Train is The Pacific Surfliner.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Alan! That's one of my favorites too!

[@amandayoung9116]

@@CoasterFan2105 mine 2

[@TrainLover-wt9ix]

Yay train talk :)

[@kevp9601]

+CoasterFan2105, Your KZbin Video of Yours is the Best, Dude. And Happy Early Easter Day and Happy Early April Fool's Day, Friend! YOU ROCK AND THANK YOU! :-D

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks, Kev! Much appreciated!

[@robloxyessidthekidno6642]

FROM ALBANY TO NIEGRA FALLS, AND FROM NIEGRA FALLS TO ALBANY, THEY ALSO USE P32ACDM DYEL MODE LOCOMOTIVES!

[@AwesomeDesertTrains]

Awesome video as always mike

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@ianfrederick723]

The New Haven to Springfield Corridor is partly funded by CT

[@kyotokid4]

...the Hiawatha Line also was to employ Talgo units and be extended from Milwaukee to Madison ( the first leg of what would be an HSR line between Chicago and Minneapolis . Sadly the short sighted governor Wisconsin turned down the funding for the Milwaukee - Madison leg using flawed data for operating costs as the basis for nixing the project. Trains on the line were to operate at between 120 and 125 MPH and would likely have been pulled by Siemens Chargers. The current speed for Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago is the Amtrak "default" of 79 MPH. The line is also unique in that there is a station at the west end of KMKE airport free shuttle service to the airport terminal (there is also a reader board in the air terminal that displays train times). After the project was cancelled, Talgo closed it's assembly and maintnence shop (where two additional train sets for the Cascades line were built as well) and sued the state of Wisconsin for the cost of two trains that were already completed for the Hiawatha line. That equipment was later moved to Illinois and currently is in storage. Currently one train, the long distance Empire Builder (which operates between Chicago and Seattle/Portland) , provides the only service beyond Milwaukee to the Twin Cities.

[@Random.Channel_]

I always see the Amtrak heartland flyer in Fort Worth Texas with 3 superliners 1 p42dc and 1 NPCU

[@TooRandomForYou]

Slower and more dangerous=Amtrak trains. Faster and Overall Safer=Planes. But I still I like Amtrak trains and especially watching Amtrak train videos!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Glad you like the video!

[@physetermacrocephalus9986]

If you want to sit back, relax, have easier transit connections, scenic and beautiful rides, and a fun ride = Amtrak trains

[@coppercruz3605]

Great Work:)

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you :)

[@coppercruz3605]

;)

[@vbanks1956]

what about the Amtrak corridor train between Fort Worth Texas and Oklahoma City?

[@CoasterFan2105]

That will be covered in "Low Frequency Intercity Trains".

[@vbanks1956]

im subscribed so ill be waiting on it

[@robloxyessidthekidno6642]

AMTRAK CASACADES ARE ALSO POWERED BY F59PHIS!

[@warrenwarner6157]

I like your video! I didnt know about the metroliner cars and how they were rebuilt. I'm wondering, when will you make a video about Amtrak Long Distance trains across America?? Looking forward to it. Also, will Amtrak restore the superliner cars similar to how they restored the Amfleet cars?

[@meeperfive]

I’ve ridden the Keystone Service from Lancaster to Harrisburg and back 2 time then Lancaster to Philadelphia and back once then Empire Service from Poughkeepsie to NY and back and also the silver star 9 years ago

[@CoasterFan2105]

Sounds like some fun train rides!

[@thekman760]

nice video!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@acrossaintp8978]

Do you know where that station was at the Empire Service section of the video?

[@cameronbuongiorno8745]

I live in Fresno! San Joaquin all the way!!!

[@Railroadracer49]

I live in Bellingham Wa so the Amtrak route is from Seattle to Portland or Across the border to Vancouver

[@truckereugene6119]

enjoyed

[@therookie9276]

Does Amtrak have F40PHR NPCU's or were they scrapped? And what does 'R' stand for?

[@CoasterFan2105]

The "R" just stands for "rebuild". They are essentially the same as any other F40PH, but they were built using parts from traded-in SDP40F parts.

[@paulj6756]

The Non Power Cab Units are former F40PHs. They can still be seen on the Hiawathas.

[@indiajamilla]

Amtrak is a good company though. I take the train all the time!

[@JoshuaHedgecock]

Nice video, didn't realize you travel to North Carolina for the Piedmont shots. Maybe we can buy up a few of the California f59phi for the Piedmont service.

[@c3dric220]

My favorite corridor train is Amtrak cascades

[@amandayoung9116]

Same MintyShxdow

[@midwestRailFanner]

Great video! A few notes would be that the Illini route is pronounced ill•eye•nye, and the Pere Marquette (a midwestern route) uses bi-level superliner cars instead of the horizons and amfleets

[@Dylansthecool]

Yay Amtrak my fav thanks

[@CoasterFan2105]

No problem! Thanks for the comment!

[@anthonyholroyd5359]

I work in the railways in the UK I actually think, as a basic buisness plan, Amtrak are on the right sort of tack by focusing on local and intercity services. The ideal Amtrak set up would probably be Limited Long distance services, subsidised by federal government. With more frequent medium distance intercity trains that can out-compete airtravel regarding speed and convenience. Ideally you'd have heavy commuter services into large cities to boost your profits, but in the states those seem to be the bastion of local transit authorities.

[@thefareplayer2254]

Yeah! Hyde Park, Massachusetts at 2:48 !!! 😀

[@MultiGian1000]

You have the best train videos......... Love all of them........ What's the next ep..?

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much! Next one is on geared steam locomotives.

[@MultiGian1000]

CoasterFan2105 Thanks.... Can't wait..... :)

[@osmanhossain7076]

From: San Diego To: Seattle

[@osmanhossain7076]

🚆 From: Los Angeles To: Chicago

[@osmanhossain7076]

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