[smallspy]

Looks like a MPI HSP46

That's because it is - but with additional axles to handle Amtrak's more stringent weight restrictions.

Giving Boston issues with their 40 MPI HSP46 locomotives, Metrolinx have some tough calls to make for this model.

They had teething issues when built, but have been pretty reliable over the past 5 years.

Dan

 

[Bordercollie]

That's because it is - but with additional axles to handle Amtrak's more stringent weight restrictions.


They had teething issues when built, but have been pretty reliable over the past 5 years.

Dan

3 axle passenger locomotive? Are they CC configuration?

 

[RU479]

Now here's something funny and interesting I'd thought I'd mention

There was a point in time today where the entire Kitchener line was powered by solely F59s (the London train and 3 off peak 6 car sets)

Image taken from Transsee.ca

 

[drum118]

Now here's something funny and interesting I'd thought I'd mention

There was a point in time today where the entire Kitchener line was powered by solely F59s (the London train and 3 off peak 6 car sets)

Image taken from Transsee.ca

London trains are solely F59's.

Have seen F59's doing the Mount Pleasant/Stouffville runs with one passing another many times let alone the KW train. They are as still a work horse on various lines today and can easy push/pull 6 cars trains.

 

[cplchanb]

London trains are solely F59's.

Have seen F59's doing the Mount Pleasant/Stouffville runs with one passing another many times let alone the KW train. They are as still a work horse on various lines today and can easy push/pull 6 cars trains.

On that note when will the f59s be replaced? They seem to be the last of the old stragglers still on service. Will the new order push finally them out?

 

[RU479]

On that note when will the f59s be replaced? They seem to be the last of the old stragglers still on service. Will the new order push finally them out?

Metrolinx confirmed the new wave of diesels will not be retiring the F59s.

Also I feel the F59s will continue to remain as long as the St. Mary's bridge still cannot support the weight of the heavy MPI units.

 

[smallspy]

3 axle passenger locomotive? Are they CC configuration?

Who knows. None have been built.

But I suspect that it was not planned to have all axles powered.

Dan

 

[cplchanb]

Metrolinx confirmed the new wave of diesels will not be retiring the F59s.

Also I feel the F59s will continue to remain as long as the St. Mary's bridge still cannot support the weight of the heavy MPI units.

so does ML intend to have these be walking deads before they replace them?

 

[Bordercollie]

so does ML intend to have these be walking deads before they replace them?

First of all there are lots of agencies that still use them in regular service.

Also the St Mary's bridge cannot accomodate MP40PH's so they need at Least 4 F59PH locomotives around.

Might as well make use of them. They are worth good money on the used market since they have onboard HEP and are based on Geep locomotives and there are plenty of those still around.

 

[drum118]

so does ML intend to have these be walking deads before they replace them?

Why not considering RR still have locomotives in service from the 50's and 60's, let alone 70's up.

 

[crs1026]

so does ML intend to have these be walking deads before they replace them?

If they still pull (or push) - why not ?

ML will have data on failure rates, and availability. If the units cease to be reliable, or if spare parts become an issue, they will be rebuilt or replaced.

Until then….. long may they run.

- Paul

 

[smallspy]

If they still pull (or push) - why not ?

ML will have data on failure rates, and availability. If the units cease to be reliable, or if spare parts become an issue, they will be rebuilt or replaced.

Until then….. long may they run.

- Paul

The nice thing too, is that virtually nothing on an F59 is bespoke. Almost all of the components can be interchanged with components off of freight locos. They can be rebuilt and rebuilt and rebuilt as many times as needed.

This is in contrast to VIA's P42s, which are going to be retired soon as they have a huge proportion of bespoke and specific parts.

Dan

 

[RU479]

This is in contrast to VIA's P42s, which are going to be retired soon as they have a huge proportion of bespoke and specific parts.

Dan

So I'm guessing the P42s are slated to be scrapped?

 

[RU479]

Just found this image on Alstom’s twitter account, showcasing Series VII Cab Cars 247 and likely 248

 

[RU479]

I question though why for so long Metrolinx has been stating that the Series VII cab cars would be deactivated, when the evidence points towards the opposite (the conductor and engineer slide window frames being intact along with the actual cab).