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Spring Green
1712 (formerly 8130) is one of only 13 SD40E3 ECO motors currently part of the CSX roster, and the only one equipped with PTC/ACSES compatible with Boston area commuter rail territory. Thus, it made several trips leading M426 and M427 between Selkirk NY and Rigby Yard in South Portland ME during the spring of 2023. As odd as it may look, it sounds even odder - best described as an EMD with a muffler. So while I generally am not a big fan of shooting CSX road trains, an interesting leader in a good location with nice light is always welcome. Here, train M427 is rolling through the swamps of Massachusetts on a fine afternoon. Taken May 21,2023.
Spring Green
1712 (formerly 8130) is one of only 13 SD40E3 ECO motors currently part of the CSX roster, and the only one equipped with PTC/ACSES compatible with Boston area commuter rail territory. Thus, it made several trips leading M426 and M427 between Selkirk NY and Rigby Yard in South Portland ME during the spring of 2023. As odd as it may look, it sounds even odder - best described as an EMD with a muffler. So while I generally am not a big fan of shooting CSX road trains, an interesting leader in a good location with nice light is always welcome. Here, train M427 is rolling through the swamps of Massachusetts on a fine afternoon. Taken May 21,2023.