[crs1026]

If an F40PH and a GP 40 have 3000hp what makes the F59 superior with the same HP? They should all be able to run L10 consist? Why replace them with newer locomotives with the same HP?

12 cylinders instead of 16, a more robust parts supply industry. Different more modern electrical controls. One parts inventory instead of two.

Going forward, there is lots of opportunity to add shorter trains as the enhanced headways are implemented. GO may not need every unit to handle 12 car consists.

I think the enthusiast side of the room may be overthinking (inventing?) all these alternatives. Only the people who have the spreadsheets on their screens will know what the decision criteria and most viable options are. We may hear the explanation from Property A, but applying their rationale to Property B may be a fool's errand. We mostly have to wait and enjoy the developments as they happen. For now, watching the F59 cores come back to life is what is in front of us.

- Paul

 

[ProjectEnd]

Hanging out in Lambton Yard

 

[Bordercollie]

Hanging out in Lambton Yard

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Going to thunder Bay?

 

[ViewerOfToronto]

Well, stumbled across 2724 randomly. (if it’s not a old video)

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7600304867957116168

 

[turbanplanner]

Well, stumbled across 2724 randomly. (if it’s not a old video)

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https://www.tiktok.com/video/7600304867957116168

Video down

 

[Bordercollie]

I'm surprised that a single blocked track results in two hours of delays for the entire network today. We have 24 tracks? For UP I understand that they would be down because they use the northern track the most.

 

[PL1]

I'm surprised that a single blocked track results in two hours of delays for the entire network today. We have 24 tracks? For UP I understand that they would be down because they use the northern track the most.

Post in thread 'GO Transit: Service thread (including extensions)' https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threa...thread-including-extensions.4952/post-2346353

Signal cables were severed

 

[Bordercollie]

The weather may have played a part considering today was the first day above -9 in almost two weeks.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

From Discord. F59 repainted to new GO livery. Existing unit, not one of the trains from Metrolink (California). (Edit - swapped out the photo for a higher res version)

 

[Bordercollie]

From Discord. F59 repainted to new GO livery. Existing unit, not one of the trains from Metrolink (California).
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They added the emergency horn? But kept the class lights?

 

[cplchanb]

From Discord. F59 repainted to new GO livery. Existing unit, not one of the trains from Metrolink (California).
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is this a pure repaint job or did they also reengine to Tier 4? now when will the rest of the go locos let alone the coaches get brought up to date?
just watch Go get a new branding before they even finish updating their current fleet.

 

[smallspy]

is this a pure repaint job or did they also reengine to Tier 4? now when will the rest of the go locos let alone the coaches get brought up to date?
just watch Go get a new branding before they even finish updating their current fleet.

There are no body modifications visible to indicate any additional cooling capability or exhaust aftertreatment that would be indicative of upgrading the locomotive to meet the higher Tiers. This is strictly a repaint

Dan

 

[Metroscapes]

They added the emergency horn? But kept the class lights?

They should really give the light plastic a buff, that's so haggard.

 

[CMQSD402F9011]

Weren’t F59s 557-564 supposed to get a second or third rebuild?

 

[smallspy]

Weren’t F59s 557-564 supposed to get a second or third rebuild?

Yes.

And it it appears that this is what that is. But there were no upgrades to reduce emissions to the degree of enhancing the Tier rating of the locomotive.

Dan