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The P42 revives the so-called “Pepsi Can” design of 1991
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FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – The last of Amtrak’s 50th anniversary heritage paint locomotives are now in service.
P42DC # 160 carries the “Phase III” pattern – commonly referred to as “Pepsi Can” – which was unique to the passenger carrier’s P32-8BWH locomotives when it was delivered in 1991. It was pictured on Saturday morning; Photographer Nathan Richters said he understood the locomotive was only making its third turnover since it was repainted.
Locomotive completes debut of six anniversary programs announced earlier this year [see “Behind Amtrak’s new locomotive designs,” Trains News Wire, March 18, 2021]. There remains to come the livery “Phase VII” not yet unveiled which will be applied to most of the 75 locomotives ordered for the Siemens ALC-42 chargers.
Previous coverage of Amtrak’s anniversary paint schemes:
“News Photos: Amtrak ‘Midnight Blue’ Unit Debuts,” April 26, 2021
“Amtrak Introduces First Siemens Charger Long-Haul Diesel Locomotive” June 15, 2021
“News photos: the ‘Day One’ charger on the way to delivery” July 19, 2021
“Hot Photos: Another Amtrak Anniversary Paint Scheme Comes On Track”, August 3, 2021
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