cplchanb
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Urban Sky
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In reference to the consist posted elsewhere and the configurations we already know (esp. NEGC 2021, slide 11), I would assume the following:
- 2200 (Locomotive of 1st trainset)
- 2600 (Business 3A)
- 2700 (Business 3B)
- 2900 (Economy 1B)
- 2800 (Economy 1A)
- 2300 (Economy 4A - cab car)
- 2201 (Locomotive of 2nd trainset)
Seems like they are on schedule (delivery of 1st set just before the start of 2021-Q3), which would mean that testing should start soon:
Source: NEGC 2021 (slide 4)
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reaperexpress
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I always found it funny how the logo for the committee for procuring a new North American diesel conventional train, is a 30-year-old European electric high speed train.
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kEiThZ
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It's aspirational!
kEiThZ
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Seems like they are on schedule (delivery of 1st set just before the start of 2021-Q3), which would mean that testing should start soon:
Source: NEGC 2021 (slide 4)
Does VIA use calendar quarters or financial quarters for project management? Tomorrow is the start of Q4 2021 on the calendar year and Q3 2021 on the fiscal year.
Urban Sky
Senior Member
Sorry, VIA's financial year matches the calendar year (unlike Amtrak's, which
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roger1818
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That explains why they pushed to get the train from Florin, CA to MMC so quickly. On Monday VIA tweeted that it was on its way, and on Wednesday, VIA tweeted a picture of the train at MMC in daylight.
EnviroTO
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I'm going to guess the first series of tests are in the yard (e.g. mechanical, maintenance, interiors, onboard equipment, etc.) followed by testing between Montreal and Ottawa on track they own. Is there a document covering the test phase details. I can't wait to hear that it is on its way to Toronto in a test. I wouldn't mind seeing it do the 16km/h test in Guelph 
robmausser
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I'm going to guess the first series of tests are in the yard (e.g. mechanical, maintenance, interiors, onboard equipment, etc.) followed by testing between Montreal and Ottawa on track they own. Is there a document covering the test phase details. I can't wait to hear that it is on its way to Toronto in a test. I wouldn't mind seeing it do the 16km/h test in Guelph
The 16 km/h test, is that the test where they simulate being stuck behind a freight train?
roger1818
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I'm going to guess the first series of tests are in the yard (e.g. mechanical, maintenance, interiors, onboard equipment, etc.) followed by testing between Montreal and Ottawa on track they own. Is there a document covering the test phase details. I can't wait to hear that it is on its way to Toronto in a test. I wouldn't mind seeing it do the 16km/h test in Guelph
From what I gather, all of the testing will be done between MMC and Ottawa (no testing in Toronto). Even after they start revenue service, they will be kept close to MMC on the Montreal-Ottawa and then Montreal-Quebec routes and gradually extending further afield from there. Apparently they won't be used on routes west of Toronto until after TMC is upgraded.
EnviroTO
Senior Member
No, you are thinking of the 0 km/h between stations test. The 16 km/h test is travelling over poorly maintained or poorly implemented trackage... like 4x4 offroading but with a passenger train.
drum118
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I fine it strange some what that VIA is using the same train style as Brightline from the same builder using a cab car at one end and Brightline is using power at both end. Then, VIA is the only system moving to a cab car at one end compare to systems around the world that I know of on long distance trains. Other than crush load, see no need to have power at both end for 4 cars.
Brightline newest train set shot by Progressive Railroading
Brightline newest train set shot by Progressive Railroading
Allandale25
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Lots of great shots of the new rolling stock out there but here are two unique ones:
Railpictures.ca - Liam MacDougall Photo: Railfans & Travellers alike have got a lot to be excited about right now, as VIA’s first Siemens-built trainset has been completed and is currently enroute to Montreal for testing. Here it is passing Oshawa
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Railpictures.ca - Michael Berry Photo: One of VIA Rail’s new Charger locomotives is at the Montreal Maintenance Centre, the day after an entire Charger trainset arrived directly from Siemens’ factory in California, after an expedited and dedicated
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robmausser
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Lots of great shots of the new rolling stock out there but here are two unique ones:
Railpictures.ca - Liam MacDougall Photo: Railfans & Travellers alike have got a lot to be excited about right now, as VIA’s first Siemens-built trainset has been completed and is currently enroute to Montreal for testing. Here it is passing Oshawa
Tens of thousands of great Canadian railway photographs, discussions, and much more. Click to view the image or register for your free account. Please share this if you like it.www.railpictures.ca
Railpictures.ca - Michael Berry Photo: One of VIA Rail’s new Charger locomotives is at the Montreal Maintenance Centre, the day after an entire Charger trainset arrived directly from Siemens’ factory in California, after an expedited and dedicated
Tens of thousands of great Canadian railway photographs, discussions, and much more. Click to view the image or register for your free account. Please share this if you like it.www.railpictures.ca
Really a juxtaposition between the new one and that old EMD train.
Garuda
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Loving the look of the new train. And so glad they went with Siemens. Nice to see rolling stock arriving on schedule as opposed the street car fiasco with Bombardier.