[dowlingm]

Someone reminded me recently that the Cs were not ordered with the As, but were tacked on later. It will be interesting to see how many As arrive before Cs start to.

On Amtrak Unlimited, a poster claims to be the engineer who ran them on Metra, reports issues getting gears to properly engage.
http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/60872-metra-dmu-test/page-2

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

I just saw on CBC news that the trains will be here in "a few weeks"

According to sources at CPTDB, they should be arriving at CN's MacMillan Yard from Sarnia today. They will be transported to Willowbrook in the next couple days.

 

[Markster]

Some arty shots on their twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/UPexpress/status/499996412692955136/photo/1

Including a glimpse of the more-comfy-than-GO seat that you'll be paying your $20 for.

 

[dowlingm]

via CPTDB's thread (http://www.cptdb.ca/index.php?showtopic=12290&page=16)
http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15999 < pictured at Brantford.

 

[TOareaFan]

Apparently much closer now

http://instagram.com/p/rsaBi9DaEI/

 

[Long Island Mike]

Another interesting fact about the UP Express: Metrolinx has ordered both "A" units and "C" units. "A" units are the DMUs we have seen so far, with the rounded ends, and that have been advertised by Metrolinx in most promotion with the 2 DMU UP transets. The "C" units, are the middle DMUs used in 3 DMU trainsets. They do not have rounded ends, as they fit in between "A" units. They are to be delivered this December for testing. Below is a picture of a "C" unit without its surrounding "A" units.
Link to Metrolinx info: http://www.metrolinx.com/en/docs/pd...10/20130910_BoardMtg_UP_Express_Report_EN.pdf

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AG: Thanks for the picture and link of the "C" UPE Car...I actually like the front end design of these cars more then the "A" cars...
Without the diaphragm though...LI MIKE

 

[drum118]

The train should be in CN Toronto yard now and will be a few days before showing up in Willowbrook yard. The C car is not in this set.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

The train should be in CN Toronto yard now and will be a few days before showing up in Willowbrook yard. The C car is not in this set.

Looking forward to seeing the "C" cars arrive in December.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

The UP DMUs are now in Oakville, Ontario, presumably for testing. Pictures to come.....

 

[Platform 27]

^forget pictures, I'll raise you this video that I stumbled upon, courtesy of one Mr. larry84988, which shows testing down in Chicago last week.
[video=youtube;UcBxWLAm3bU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcBxWLAm3bU[/video]

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Here are UPX 1001 and 1002 in Oakville, Ontario at the CN Oakville Yard. Apparently Metrolinx will test the DMUs on the Lakeshore West line. I know people have been complaining about the way they look, but in person I think they look great.

LINK: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=16063

 

[dowlingm]

Makes sense since they will be stored/maintained at VIA's yard on the LSW

 

[MrsNesbitt]

I too don't really mind how the DMUs look. The olive green colouring is fairly similar to the new GO livery, and the units themselves are pretty snappy.

Excited to see them testing soon too.

 

[smallspy]

The UP DMUs are now in Oakville, Ontario, presumably for testing. Pictures to come.....

Incorrect. They haven't yet been delivered and inspected yet. That was supposed to happen today, but will now likely happen tomorrow.

Dan
Toronto, Ont.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Incorrect. They haven't yet been delivered and inspected yet. That was supposed to happen today, but will now likely happen tomorrow.

Dan
Toronto, Ont.

Which part of my statement was incorrect? The DMUs are in Oakville, that is a fact. I saw and photographed them myself. When one says presumably that means that they are speculating.