Engines of Amtrak - GE P30CH

The GE P30CH, affectionately known as the "Pooch", was the first all new locomotive for Amtrak. It was also the first diesel offering from GE to Amtrak whom was still struggling to find a reliable mainline diesel. From their dog-like performance, distinct GE chugging noise to their screeching P5A and K5LA airhorns, the P30s sure lived up to their nickname. While they may have looked nice (when they weren't charred from engine smoke), how successful was the locomotive and how did things end for it?
This episode is a bit of a short one due to the fact there isn't much in the way of story or information about everything relating to the engines. The next episode, the GP40TC, will also likely be a bit shorter but after that one, I should be back to making longer ones. All the same though, I hope you still enjoy(ed) this episode and thanks for watching!
Music Used:
Super Mario Galaxy - File Select
Jazz Spastiks - Vinyl Instrumental
Sonic Unleashed OST - Empire City (Night)
Jazz Spastiks - Toothpaste Instrumental
Sonic Unleashed OST - Arid Sands (Night)
Sonic Unleashed OST - Apotos (Night)
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door OST - Mail for the Mario Brothers
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[@EssDee40]

GOD [Censor] GE PIECE OF [Censor]

[@7GL6]

They look like a tired f40ph

[@SamZarifYT]

The window falling out of the frame and hitting him on the head was hilarious

[@The8BitNerd]

The F40 was like eating Chikfilla, and the P30 was like eating Mc Donald’s

[@northernvirginianrailfan2116]

I think this series is one of the best KZbin series ever

[@Pog_Pacer]

my fav pard is where he said "GOD (CENSOR) GE PIECE OF (CENSOR) that made me laugh so hard XD

[@mikehawk2003]

Actually, the P30s didn't replace the SDP45s on the SP Peninsula. They were being used temporarily since the SDP45s had to be used on freight assignments or rebuilt and SP's 3 new GP40P-2s hadn't arrived yet.

[@aunulimansfield3277]

GE locos spitting fire... That's just what you bargain for with GE

[@nathancorcoran5347]

I live in San Jose, California and I would love to see those locomotives back then running on the Southern Pacific. The P30CH is a beautiful locomotive, it’s a shame that none are in existence. But still being remembered back then on Amtrak.

[@anasonia4830]

Unit 715 was destroyed

[@therago-xm7lg]

Amtrakguy: Come back next time when i discuss the EMD GP40TC

[@BCrailguy45]

GOD (CENSOR) GE PIECE OF (CENSOR)

[@SuperDave30]

I love the sound of Amtrak locomotive horn! Even the classic ones F40PH’s

[@P90F55]

Another complaint was, the P30CH accelerated slow. Crews loved the F40PH because it accelerated fast.

[@superbaddy4]

Aesthetically, the P30CH is my Favorite of all Amtrak Locomotives. I don't really care if it was a failure.

[@cedarvalleyrail8419]

I remember the hype when the first series came out and this is exactly as exciting

[@trevorsmith8466]

Amtrakguy365: did the GE Genesis including the p40dc and p42dc P32ac-dm: sobs

[@matthewthebluey-brony-trai8006]

Fun fact: Amtrak P30CH 715 was involved into a wreck in Harvey Illinois in 1979, it crashed into a parked Illinois Central Gulf freight train. Amtrak P30CH 715 was damaged beyond repair and scrapped same goes to the ICG GP40 leading the parked frieght train as well, but the second unit ICG GP40 3029 was repaired and returned to service, but in 1984 is was involved another accident it was retired and use for spare parts.

[@denniskronteng977]

5:00

[@CSX_Doolittle]

Yes it’s finally here