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Passenger Trains > AMTK train 1004 at Fullerton CA - 03/07/26Date: 03/07/26 19:56 AMTK train 1004 at Fullerton CA - 03/07/26 Author: CrossTieWalker This is Not the Train You Were Expecting!
Officially, This evening's Amtrak train 4, the eastbound Southwest Chief, traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, has been cancelled! But, in its place is this train, AMTK 1004! Which train is 1004? On this day, all the transcontinental trains (3 & 4, 5 & 6 and 7 & 8) have been "cancelled" and replaced with trains with the same numbers, but in the 1000-series. This is because at 2:00 am the next morning, Daylight Saving Time kicks into gear and, for some reason, on this day these long-distance trains acquire these temporary 4-digit train numbers. Leading train 1004 is the carrier's "Operation Lifesaver" unit, P42DC 203. Teamed with is is P42DC 142, and they are pulling a seven car train this evening. (Fullerton, California – March 7, 2026). Craig Walker photograph  Date: 03/08/26 05:23 Re: AMTK train 1004 at Fullerton CA - 03/07/26 Author: AndyBrown Nice view, make me wish I was on board. That first night out is always exciting. Always nice to see the special paint units too.
Andy |