Passenger Trains > Defeated again by late Floridians at Tampa

If you read my past post about my weekend attempts to
photograph the dirty Floridian, (#41), to send to local Media,
and AmManagement -- but, the train's lateness has prevented me, well---

Some fellow fans told me to stop complaining about the filthy/late Floridian,
and do something about it.---this was my little attempt to do something
about it--but I failed.  Sometimes, it's impossible to do anything.

This weekend was my last try.--but AGAIN the train was 5 hrs. late Sat. --and today (Sunday)
it is again 5 Hrs. late (so far).

All may be well, however  -- if the Chicago washer is now operating---I won't have to bother.

It seems that it may be working.  The LSL last evening was clean at Elhart, at least it appeared so.  If that is the case, it is about darned time!  

ronald321 Wrote:
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> If you read my past post about my weekend attempts
> to
> photograph the dirty Floridian, (#41), to send to
> local Media,
> and AmManagement -- but, the train's lateness has
> prevented me, well---
>
> Some fellow fans told me to stop complaining about
> the filthy/late Floridian,
> and do something about it.---this was my little
> attempt to do something
> about it--but I failed.  Sometimes, it's
> impossible to do anything.
>
> This weekend was my last try.--but AGAIN the train
> was 5 hrs. late Sat. --and today (Sunday)
> it is again 5 Hrs. late (so far).
>
> All may be well, however  -- if the Chicago
> washer is now operating---I won't have to bother.

Well, she came by the Folkston webcam a bit slower than expected, then heard on the scanner that the rear unit (328) was dead and the lead unit, the infamous 301, was now dead as well. The dispatcher is talking with the engineer, has an apparent major fault that is showing, and is now trying to limp along. Dispt now saying no extra units are around to assist.
 

Currently reported at zero mph just south of the GA/FL border.

Posted from Android

UPDATE  - Stopped due to locomotive issues. A rescue locomotive is enroute to assist the train to Jacksonville, where buses will then transport customers between Jacksonville and Miami. Perhaps this is the new way for the Floridian to operate in Florida - by Ambus!!!

Chessie1963 Wrote:
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> It seems that it may be working.  The LSL last
> evening was clean at Elhart, at least it appeared
> so.  If that is the case, it is about darned
> time!  

Train cams can be deceiving, and especially at night. 

It is working but not regular use. It is in the certification and testing phase. I will report to TO when trains are being washed.

jp1822 Wrote:
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> UPDATE  - Stopped due to locomotive issues. A
> rescue locomotive is enroute to assist the train
> to Jacksonville, where buses will then transport
> customers between Jacksonville and Miami. Perhaps
> this is the new way for the Floridian to operate
> in Florida - by Ambus!!!

11 hour train ride vs a 5 hour bus ride?    Sounds like a win. 

Sure would be nice to run an "east coast" section down the Florida East Coast.

Posted from Android

jp1822 Wrote:
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> UPDATE  - Stopped due to locomotive issues. A
> rescue locomotive is enroute to assist the train
> to Jacksonville, where buses will then transport
> customers between Jacksonville and Miami. Perhaps
> this is the new way for the Floridian to operate
> in Florida - by Ambus!!!

I assume the Miami passengers will be bussed via Orlando & Tampa?

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/06/29/5-taken-to-hospital-with-heat-related-issues-after-amtrak-en-route-to-jacksonville-stopped-for-mechanical-assessment/