How come on some Dash 8’s there is sometimes a square of paint that has not been repainted? I have seeen and photographed both of the Amtrak California Dash 8’s and seen photos of standard Amtrak ones that are like this and now I can’t stop wondering why.
Also, I have noticed alot of P42’s on the Amtrak California routes instead of F59-PHI’s or Dash 8’s, specificaly P42 #145 which has been pushing/pulling Capitols for around a couple months now. When I have passed by the Oakland yard I always see several F59-PHI’s so it’s not like there aren’t any around to push or pull Capitol trains. Is there are reason they are using P42’s or none at all? I’m just curious.