Why Amtrak's Early Locomotives Sucked

Amtrak encountered a series of issues with its initial batch of new locomotives, including technical and operational challenges. Today, we will delve into the detailed histories of three specific engines: the SDP40F, the E60, and the P30CH. We will explore the reasons behind their lack of success with Amtrak, including design flaws, performance issues, and the circumstances that led to their poor reputation and eventual retirement. 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - SDP40F 4:45 - E60 8:31 - P30CH 10:44 - What Went Wrong? 15:14 - Epilogue 🔵 WEBSITE: thetrainguru.com 🟣 INSTAGRAM:   / train_guruyt   ⚫️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@train_guruyt 🟠 DONATIONS: https://ko-fi.com/trainguru ⚪️ MERCH: trackthreadsclothing.com