I spotted this passenger train headed southbound into Salt Lake City last night. I know it's rare to see these passenger cars out and about. I wonder what they're up to.
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Probably just a normal office car train. Railroads routinely run these for officers of the railroad, transportation industry stock analysts, directors and customers.
Curt
The power is adequate, I'd say.
Originally Posted by breezinup:
The power is adequate, I'd say.
Yes, and UPRR had the good sense to assign EMD power, which has much better performance characteristics than GE for passenger service, particularly with a short train like that which will need frequent throttle adjustments.
Originally Posted by Number 90:
Yes, and UPRR had the good sense to assign EMD power.....
Specifically, 8,600 EMD horsepower for three passenger cars.
For those 45 degree hills. 
It will actually handle better if the lead unit is the only one on-line.
Two units so the train can turn around easier. But why such big power for the two units on such a small train? UP still has four axle units? Or better yet, two E units! They still run, right?
Originally Posted by Dominic Mazoch:
Two units so the train can turn around easier.
Well sort of, i.e. the pair of units in that consist has a cab at either end, in case they must run around the train.
But why such big power for the two units on such a small train?
Because the UP likes to do it that way.
UP still has four axle units?
Most four axle units on the UP are quite old, and are relegated to local and switching duties. Besides, the UP always tends to use their very newest power on business car specials.
Or better yet, two E units! They still run, right?
Yes, they still have an A-B-A set, however two out of the three are on display in Omahs for the College World Series. The second "A" unit (the one that went to the big Streamliners event in Spencer, NC) is still down south/southeast someplace with flat spotted wheels and is still awaiting new 36" diameter wheel sets.
I think that was a crack about Amtrak buying GE P42s.
