A.C.H. Photos
Charging Into the Future
Monday, August 28, 2023 was a momentous day on CSX's RF&P sub. For the first time, Amtrak trains 89 and 90 were led by the new long distance chargers. I felt like it was important to go capture the history of the moment, as it's certainly a big change in American railroading. We see the majority of the east coast long distance trains through here, so there's no doubt we'll be getting familiar with these new machines. While I don't love the European design influence in the new locomotive, it is nice to see a major investment as so many of the P42's seem to be getting TIRED. Hopefully this will improve the experience for crews, passengers, and keep the ever expanding Virginia service growing. There's no doubt this sharp scheme, a nice departure from the blue and silver on the 42s, photographs pretty well.
Charging Into the Future
Monday, August 28, 2023 was a momentous day on CSX's RF&P sub. For the first time, Amtrak trains 89 and 90 were led by the new long distance chargers. I felt like it was important to go capture the history of the moment, as it's certainly a big change in American railroading. We see the majority of the east coast long distance trains through here, so there's no doubt we'll be getting familiar with these new machines. While I don't love the European design influence in the new locomotive, it is nice to see a major investment as so many of the P42's seem to be getting TIRED. Hopefully this will improve the experience for crews, passengers, and keep the ever expanding Virginia service growing. There's no doubt this sharp scheme, a nice departure from the blue and silver on the 42s, photographs pretty well.