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Reply to "Acela Pantograph issues"

The Acela runs with a pan up on both ends. Going forward the front pan is up on the head end and on the rear locomotive the rear pan is up.  When the engine changes direction the pans change to make the head engine have the front pan up on the head engine and the rear pan on the end engine.

 

I am lucky to live down the street from the RT 128 Amtrak station.  Not a day goes by that I do not get to see the Acela.  Dotty and I are frequent Acela passengers.  I have had many LCCA members coming to Boston in two weeks ask questions about the Acela.  When we head southbound, the Acela leaves RT 128 station and cranks up to 150 MPH.  A must experience for any train lover.

Last edited by Marty Fitzhenry

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