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Amtrak Engine 197 from John Erickson
Pictures
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Amtrak Engines 93 & 197 depart with the Downeaster 686 from Portland on January 25, 2006.
Photo by John Erickson.Amtrak Engines 93 & 197 depart with the Downeaster 686 from Portland on January 25, 2006.
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AMTK 197 with the Downeaster 686 at Durham, NH on March 16th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.AMTK 197 with the Downeaster 686 at Durham, NH on March 16th of 2020.
Photo by John Erickson.
Videos
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Amtrak Cabbag 90214 and 686 meet PORI at Mountain Jct on the 25th of January, 2006.
Video by John Erickson.
| Number | Marks | Current Disposition | Eng. Serial No. | Eng. Built: | Date Acquired: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | AMTK | Active | 53053 | 9/2001 | 9/2001 |
| 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, Wikipedia and others.