Amtrak is changing from the Genesis to the Charger as the season changes from autumn to winter. December 1 is the first day of Meteorological Winter.
As of late, pure ALC-42 or P42 consists have been few and far between on the Empire Builder, though can still be found occasionally.
Oftentimes, it looks like this, a mix of both the old and new. Eventually, the Chargers will win out, with 125 expected in service by the end of 2024.
On this day, Amtrak 8 departed St. Cloud, MN a little over 5.5 hours late, experiencing service disruptions out west. As it appears, 310 had a meeting with wildlife in which it emerged victorious, but not without a little bloodshed.
