p51 posted:Robert K posted:Is PTC going to ban all locomotives without it just like you can’t run a non cab signaled locomotive in the lead in cab signal territory?
I've been wondering that as well, what with the media (and some in the industry) with renewed pushing for PTC starting with the Dupont Amtrak 501 crash in December.
I wonder if this affect Amtrak sponsoring/running trips with steam on the head end in the future?
I profess to know nothing on the subject, and am instead asking the question.
Well, the "steam operators fraternity" have been working on the "PTC issue" for quite some time. Although NOT much is "published" about what the NKP 765, CMStP&P 261, SP 4449, and of course the UP steam shop have been doing, the various teams are indeed making progress. Thus, the hand-wringers over "steam being dead", can just patiently wait!
