No ACez yet... When I get to Great Falls, I will be 'fanning for them.... Not an ACe, but a real flare, no faux knockoffs; just pure, unadulterated 20-cylinder horsepower: (both pics, Cheyenne, WY)
Saw a note somewhere, that more of the older units are being assigned to their lease fleet. Hope there are a few left for us locals to railfan! Boxcab E50
I found some more pictures of the SD70ACe's: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=120205 Harold
More: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=120204 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=120207 Harold
Their "Big Aces" look better that UP's models- one can only handle so much yellow & grey.... In re: MRL SD45s- I've seen 'em once in a while rolling thru Sherman, TX in the consists of rock trains or the long-distance (Irving-Tulsa) locals.
This weekend I'll be in Helena, MT, so maybe I'll have some better luck this time. I also have my new digitial camera, which makes short movies too! Now I hope the weather gets better. lol.
I got pictures and movies of the MRL SD70ACe's in action today! I'm uploading them to my railimages album soon. I 'll let ya'll know when I get finished uplaoding.
I finsihed uploading. Yeah the movies have no sound, I wish my camera had sound. I'll add captions later. Thanks and Enjoy!
Let's see 'em! Now that some ACez are on the property, what's the MRL's plan for the SD45's they are replacing?
Those that have just been "relieved" of duty, will see other service on MRL. And also lease fleet use. Probably run until major failure. Then dead line, cannibalize, and???? Boxcab E50
I went straight to the RailImages account via the link in his signature, as per his instructions in an earlier post. They're on about pages 4 and 5 of his album. Nice shots, BTW!!
Great stuff! I love that shot of the nose on a new ACe (or a freshly washed one)... The coverage at Mullan Tunnel was nice and smoky, too!
CTC Board has some great shots of the new SD70ACe's along with some cab shots. Very nice any one else get some shots? Steve
Heard something today. Sounded as though one of the new units may have been in a minor derailment, and needs some repairs? Anyone? Boxcab E50
I know they have been having troubles with some of the new units. "Minor," (my word), computer glitch type stuff. Boxcab E50
