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Amtrak Engine 72 from John Erickson
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Amtrak 691 Eastbound at Yarmouth Junction (CPL 2) with AMTK 72 and 90224 on September 7th of 2019.
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Amtrak 694 Westbound at Cooks (CPF 201) in Scarborough with AMTK 38 and 72 on September 21st of 2019.
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Amtrak 696 Eastbound at Mountain Junction (CPF 196) with AMTK 72 and 38 on September 28th of 2019.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | AMTK | Active | 49610 | 4/1997 | 4/1997 |
| Eng. Type: | Engine Maker: | Trucks: | Horsepower: | Weight: | Prime Mover: |
| P42DC | GE | B-B, high speed | 4,250 | 268,240 lb | 7FDL16, 4 stroke |
| Traction Motors: | Series: | Air Compressor: | Tractive Effort (starting): | Head-End Power: | Speed: |
| 4 - GE752AH DC motors | Genesis I | 1 - WABCO 3CDCLA | 63,000 lbf | 1 GTA33 alternator, 800 kW, 480 V | 110 mph |
This engine data is primarily from the builders data on the side of the locomotives with inclusions from The Diesel Shop and Wikipedia.