Recently, Amtrak has introduced its new and current "Phase VII" livery to its class of Genesis P42 locomotives, with the repainting of locomotive 174. The Phase VII paint scheme was introduced with the railroad's new ALC-42 long distance Siemens Charger diesels, that are currently in the process of being delivered and deployed on trains across the country. The ALC-42's will eventually replace Amtrak's older P40 and P42's that have been the standard locomotive of the railroad for over two decades. I was curious to see if any of these diesels would eventually be painted in the new Phase VII livery to match the Chargers, or if they'd remain in Phase V until retirement. Thankfully, with 174's repaint, it looks like at least some of the P42 fleet will be active for the foreseeable future, even after the Chargers take over for the most part. I've read that 174 is the first of several P42's to receive Phase VII paint this year, with others as well as passenger car repaints to follow. Although I've gotten used to Phase V over the years, it sure is nice to see some more color returning to the diesels, and Phase VII sure fits these locomotives nicely!
On March 1st, 2024, 174 made its first run west of Chicago leading Amtrak's California Zephyr, and I caught it as the train made its arrival and departure in Ottumwa, Iowa, after dark. The first view shows the Zephyr crossing Market Street as it pulls into the station, then departing, going through Gateway Drive on the other side. Even though the train was running right on schedule, the westbound Zephyr still makes an after-dark arrival into Ottumwa this time of year. This will change with Daylight Savings Time going back into effect next week.
Once the train arrived in Denver on March 2nd, 174 was taken off the Zephyr to be used on Amtrak's special Winter Park Express, running between Denver and the ski resort in Winter Park, CO. It's expected to be on this run until the train's season ends later in March.
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Негізгі бет Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары Amtrak 174, first "Phase VII"-painted P42, Leads the California Zephyr, Ottumwa, IA 3/1/24
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