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Caption: Running eastward, north track, splitting the signals at mile 4.9 Dundas Sub we see an odd combination of GO 906, Bi-levels and VIA 6412 on the rear. This odd combination and many like it were on account a broken axle on an LRC coach, and as a result all LRC coaches came off for emergency repairs leaving VIA scrambling for cars. So numerous GO bi-levels were pressed into service. On the right is old Hwy 8 snaking up the hill towards West Flamborough. Hard to believe this collection is VIA #72.
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The ACPU appears to be on line? Are VIA LRC’s and GO double deckers different voltages? Different electrical connectors?
They have different voltages. VIA uses 480 volts to match Amtrak’s HEP, while GO uses 575 volts.
I see a via on the head end.. do you have the going away shot?
I thought I posted it a long time ago, like 2014, but not sure. Have to look thru.
You probably did. But I have to go searching too
There’s so much on here now that one has to really search.
I’m not sure if there’s confusion, but the GO ACPU is powering GO coaches (and its own headlights etc.) It is connected to the powered VIA unit by jumper cables between each coach and both ‘units’,it is being used to control the VIA unit, which is shoving the train. To the best of my knowledge, the variable voltages don’t affect the capability of the GO cab unit to control the VIA unit (any MU equipped unit could be placed there , but the VIA unit aux power supply is not usable on these coaches.
..by “powering GO coaches” I meant ‘supplying auxiliary electrical power to GO coaches’..apologies if my wording was unclear.
I remember riding the Go train to London and riding back on LRC just before full service with them.At one point the LRC banked for no reason and we thought are we riding home this way.In a few minutes it would be normal again.