 Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,229 Location: Montreal, QC
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I saew it when it was stopped for tours in Dearborn. Alsthom won the northeast corridor bid instaed.
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The second picture was taken in San Jose California. Interesting that they took it all the way out here to test it. The lines at the time weren’t electrified (they are hanging catenary right now). I know it is a diesel pulling it but that picture has to be 20-25 years old.
It just makes me wonder why they would drag it across the country to test on a line that wouldn’t be electrified for another 30-35 years.
Rick
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Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 8,229 Location: Montreal, QC
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The process was part test and part marketing. The trains were tested on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) but then were sent to other markets to display the trains for fans.
I don't know if any tests were conducted in (Pueblo) Colorado as the trains travelled across the country, but that is also possible.
Regards
Mike C
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Joined: 05/07/2020(UTC) Posts: 326 Location: Mississippi, Vancleave
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Not sure, bu I think the ICE can be set up as a diesel or as an electric, similar to the engines used on the new Haven when entering New York City.
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Originally Posted by: Mr. Ron  Not sure, bu I think the ICE can be set up as a diesel or as an electric That ICE was only electric. It needed diesel locos for the demonstration tour from town to town. |
Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS  |
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Joined: 27/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 941 Location: Burney, CA
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Originally Posted by: mike c The third pic shows the Amtrak ICE AS I RODE IT IN 1993 from Sacramento, CA. I have a souvenir coffee mug from this trip. Maerklin did a model of this train ca 1993, sans diesel. |
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