Here are two of the new engines; a pair of EMD SD70ACe's, they were two of 50 delivered in 2005. Notice they are both "kits" in primer grey.
Even though they are on the west-bound tracks, these two engines are headed east to the Cumberland, Md. shops for finishing and painting. They will also receive new couplers.(OK, I just couldn't wait to try out my new sound-equipped engines!)
One of the two engines is now complete, and in service. 9272 is painted in the Operation Lifesaver scheme. The graphics help brighten up what otherwise is a pretty drab 'dip job' paint scheme!
As is typical of today's locomotives, the unit is covered with warning labels describing trip, fall, and high voltage hazards.
On the rear, only the road number is displayed on each side of the headlight. 300 of these engines arrived between 2005 and 2007; about half were shipped to Cumberland for final assembly due to EMD's lack of production space. The Cumberland shops are capable of this work; during the steam era, many of predecessor Appalachian RR's locomotives were built there. After the end of steam, the shops maintained diesels. During the late 60's/early 70's, they rebuilt numerous older locos either with upgraded/rebuilt engines or as engine less slug units. With neither EMD or GE offering a medium-horsepower unit, plans are underway for rebuilding the road's fleet of SD40-2's for use on locals and yard work; these too will come out of Cumberland.
One of the two engines is now complete, and in service. 9272 is painted in the Operation Lifesaver scheme. The graphics help brighten up what otherwise is a pretty drab 'dip job' paint scheme!
As is typical of today's locomotives, the unit is covered with warning labels describing trip, fall, and high voltage hazards.
On the rear, only the road number is displayed on each side of the headlight. 300 of these engines arrived between 2005 and 2007; about half were shipped to Cumberland for final assembly due to EMD's lack of production space. The Cumberland shops are capable of this work; during the steam era, many of predecessor Appalachian RR's locomotives were built there. After the end of steam, the shops maintained diesels. During the late 60's/early 70's, they rebuilt numerous older locos either with upgraded/rebuilt engines or as engine less slug units. With neither EMD or GE offering a medium-horsepower unit, plans are underway for rebuilding the road's fleet of SD40-2's for use on locals and yard work; these too will come out of Cumberland.
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