buslist Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Posted by Sean Graham-White over in another group. Source: http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/about_metra/capitalprojects.html In particular: PE 4401 LOCOMOTIVE REPOWERING F40Cs, MET Metra proposes to repower two F40C locomotives used to provide commuter passenger rail service in the Chicago area. The repowering will consist of a new diesel engine and control package. The diesel engine will be certified to EPA Tier III requirements, thus achieving reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in addition to those achieved through remanufacturing of locomotives. This project also includes the purchase of spare parts. PE 4464 LOCOMOTIVE GENSET SWITCHERS, MET Metra is installing generator sets (GenSets) on two of its switch locomotives (numbers NIRC 6 & NIRC 7) operating on Metras Milwaukee District (MWD). These switch engines are used mainly at Western Avenue Yard to add and/or remove cars from train sets, transfer train sets between the yard and Chicago Union Station and transfer equipment between operating districts. In addition, these locomotives are used in train service on the Milwaukee District during the construction season. PE 4809 LOCOMOTIVE PURCHASE, MET This project funds the purchase of approximately 25 new advance design diesel passenger locomotives built to Tier III EPA specifications. These locomotives will replace 25 of Metras oldest locomotives which would need to undergo a second life extending rehabilitation which would include bringing them up to Tier III. It is more cost effective to purchase new locomotives. PE 4806 LOCOMOTIVE MID LIFE REHAB, MET This project is for the mid-life rehabilitation of up to ten locomotives that are among those purchased in the early 1990s as part of a purchase of 30 F40PHM2 model locomotives using State of Illinois Bond funds. This rehabilitation will enable these locomotives to reach their useful life of 25 years with a minimum of maintenance on major components. PE 4602 HOTEL POWER MODIFICATION, MET This project will modify five MP36 passenger locomotives currently assigned to service on the BNSF. The project will replace the main engine driven generatorinverter combination that provides hotel power for the train consist with a separate engine/generator set for hotel power. This will save fuel and reduce emissions. PE 4605 HOTEL POWER MODIFICATION, MET This project will modify ten MP36 locomotives currently assigned to service on the RID and MWD lines. The project will replace the main engine driven generatorinverter combination that provides hotel power for the train consist with a separate engine/generator set for hotel power. This will save fuel and reduce emissions. This project has been funded partially under the FTAs Transit Investment for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Program. FY2014 Federal Formula funds will be used to complete this project. PE 4711 HOTEL POWER MODIFICATION (12 MPI LOCO), MET This project will modify 12 MP36 locomotives by replacing the main engine driven generatorinverter combination that provides hotel power for the train consist with a separate engine/generator set for hotel power. The locomotives are currently assigned to service on the RID and MWD railroad lines. This will save fuel and reduce emissions. Interesting that the MP36 HEP is being converted from Static to separate engine (-3S to -3C). Sean Graham-White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 The only wish list I have is that the 4:45 get to the destination at 5:27. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctafan630 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 What no wish to convert the lines into high speed monorails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 What no wish to convert the lines into high speed monorails? Sean was just copying something from the Metra capital plan (and it is questionable whether buslist was conforming to our Community Guidelines by just copying that verbatim). Obviously, with billions of unmet capital needs, and Metra being the finest commuter railroad of the 19th Century, its management wasn't dreaming about that. As I implied by my comment, while there are a few of us (not me) who try to find the differences in the sounds of various bus powertrains, I'm sure that most of our members have little interest in what is inside the shell of a locomotive. Maybe Metra can do something to combat all that soot, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroShadow Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'm still waiting for the fare system to get out of the 19th century to at least circa 1998, never mind the rolling stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman8119 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm still waiting for the fare system to get out of the 19th century to at least circa 1998, never mind the rolling stock.UGH ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Saw pictures of a new Metra locomotive sitting at 47th st. It is numbered #99 Looks like a model used by NJ Transit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Saw pictures of a new Metra locomotive sitting at 47th st. It is numbered #99 Looks like a model used by NJ TransitOne of the three has arrived. I wonder why they numbered it 99 instead of 217. These are from Rail World Locomotive Leasing.http://railworld-inc.com/LocoLeasing.htmSee Page 14 of this PDF:http://metrarail.com/content/dam/metra/documents/Board_Information/2014/September/Item 2 - Capital Procurements Greater than 100,000 final.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Saw pictures of a new Metra locomotive sitting at 47th st. It is numbered #99 Looks like a model used by NJ TransitThis is one of the three F59PH purchased from AMT last year. According to Railroad.net 99 is AMT 533 (originaly GO Transit 526) and 97 & 98 will be ex 526 and 530.In the document Andre posted last week there is also an F40PH acquired in 6/15 being rebuilt as 217 - this is probably from Railworld. Edited November 3, 2015 by busfan2847 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) So it is purchased, as in sticking around or it's leased as in maybe not? Edited November 3, 2015 by BusHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroShadow Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 For reference (linked from Railroad.net) , this is what it looks like (check the 1:11:00 mark). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 So it is purchased, as in sticking around or it's leased as in maybe not?The cited capital report said they were purchased from the leasing company, basically as spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 530 (98) is at 127th yard in white primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 A week later, 530 (98) hasn't moved.Here's what it will look like when painted. #97 in the Elgin yard.The paint scheme doesn't seem to fit this model as well as the MP36's. However, the F40's that are rehabbed will also receive this paint scheme in the future:http://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/news/Metra-gives-locomotives-a-new-look-completes-Lombard-Station-upgrades--46409 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Caught on video in Roselle by Metracab123. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Caught on video in Roselle by Metracab123.Loved the horn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Loved the horn!!! Me too! I don't think they have the Mars Light though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just saw 97 on the front end of a 2 loco train on the MDN at Lake Cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pace831 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just saw 97 on the front end of a 2 loco train on the MDN at Lake Cook.It seems like they're still "breaking it in" by running it with another loco, even though it's been in service for three weeks now. At least it's been that way in all the pictures I've seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictures Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Me too! I don't think they have the Mars Light though.Metra doesn't use Mars Lights. They use Rotalights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Here's a shot of Metra #99 from one of my friends (taken at Montclare - Milw west line) Metra plans to rehab 42 F40's also using this new paint scheme http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12136262/metra-debuts-new-color-scheme-for-older-locomotives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Tribune article that Metra is going to purchase some Amtrak F69PHI locomotives. Best as I can tell, these are west coast ones being superseded by the Chargers, such as the Charger on the train that went off the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Busjack said: Tribune article that Metra is going to purchase some Amtrak F69PHI locomotives. Best as I can tell, these are west coast ones being superseded by the Chargers, such as the Charger on the train that went off the bridge. They have to be AMTRAK F59PHI 450-470 new 1998 from California (450-464) and Washington (465-470) states 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Busjack said: Tribune article that Metra is going to purchase some Amtrak F69PHI locomotives. Best as I can tell, these are west coast ones being superseded by the Chargers, such as the Charger on the train that went off the bridge. These are going to be similar to the newer engines they have they are shorter and probably less weight. Remember the issues they had with the UP bridges having weight issues. That will probably be addressed now with these lighter engines. Expect these to run on the UP lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 4 hours ago, busfan2847 said: They have to be AMTRAK F59PHI 450-470 new 1998 from California (450-464) and Washington (465-470) states Metra agenda confirms you are correct. Amtrak must have already unloaded them on Progress Rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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