CSX here in Philly

porsche917k Jun 24, 2005

  1. porsche917k

    porsche917k TrainBoard Member

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    Head-end of a mixed freight here in Philly on the Schuylkill:

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    [ July 14, 2005, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: porsche917k ]
     
  2. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    Nice shots.... I always admired those C60AC's... they have a "covered rear porch" as opposed to the unit coupled to it, an SD40-2, that just has a large porch :D

    Harold
     
  3. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    We only saw one C60 during a trip to southern California in '98, but we were amazed at the size of the radiator :eek:

    Very impressive machines - and they look good in CSX paint [​IMG]
     
  4. porsche917k

    porsche917k TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks. Indeed, nice units, and just monsterous behemoths!
     
  5. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    A lot of those C60's have been "derated" to 4000+ hp... The 6000hp promise never materialized where it was reliable.. :(

    Harold
     
  6. mmi16

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    It appears the GE has solved their problems with the CW60AC's as most of the engines have had their rating restored to 6000 HP.
     
  7. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Good to hear - now they are as powerful as they look [​IMG]
     
  8. chessie

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    It appears the GE has solved their problems with the CW60AC's as most of the engines have had their rating restored to 6000 HP. </font>[/QUOTE]I see that the latest roster does indeed list them as CW60AC's... I wonder if there will be a Tier 2 compliant version? :confused: ES60AC ? :D

    I don't know if CSX has even tried any ES44's... they seem to have a lot of SD70ACe's..

    Harold
     
  9. LiveSteamer

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    Great Pictures.
     
  10. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    Nice avatar, LiveSteamer! :D Welcome aboard!

    Harold
     

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