I did not see the article, but it is the Amtrak P-40 diesels that are being returned to service, not the F40's.
Posted by CG96 (Member # 1408) on :
Indeed. If it were the F 40s, I would start looking at the date. I mean, April Fools Day was yesterday.
Posted by rresor (Member # 128) on :
Amtrak purchased a large number of P40s as part of the mail and express initiative. With the demise of M&E, Amtrak found itself with a surplus of locos, so with new P42s available a number of P40s simply were mothballed. They needed mid-life rebuilds and Amtrak didn't have the money.
Now the stimulus package is providing some money, so Amtrak will rebuild at least 15 P40s.
Posted by PullmanCo (Member # 1138) on :
Considering many of the F-40s I know about have been de-engined and made cab control/baggage cars, I tend to believe those who say it's the P-40 fleet being brought back.
Posted by PaulB (Member # 4258) on :
Yes, it is the P-40's. Here is a list of everything that Amtrak is planning to do with the stimulus money raining from the heavens: