New Locomotive: CSXT 1726 ET23/ SD23T4 Makes its operational debut

CSXT 1726 begins testing at Wabtec in Erie. This locomotive will help develop more environmentally multi role locomotives in the future.
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#ge
#ET23DM
#CSXT

[@amtrak3501]

Sounds like helicopter flying overhead at a couple points

[@TrainTrackTrav]

Ya know, at one time that was a perfectly good SD40-2, and now look what's happened! Man, that thing sounds odd in notch 8. Sounds like a Sikorski helicopter. Cool to see something different though. Thanks for sharing!

[@charlesgreenwood8229]

It's weird seeing an old Sd40-2 with radiator fins on the back....

[@iatif1995]

@@charlesgreenwood8229 SD30ECOs have that and SD45

[@PowerTrain611]

It's funny, you say that, while watching this all I could think of was "why does it sound like a fucking helicopter?" Thought maybe it was the cooling fans, but it just sounds wrong...

[@kittty2005]

@@PowerTrain611Maybe there was a HELICOPTER flying over, ya think?

[@Nakedbilove408]

A beautiful brand new upgrade

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Fantastic video and footage of these units. Enjoyed watching once again and have a wonderful rest of your evening.(Steve)

[@stephankoenig5481]

Thanks You too!

[@O-PAC]

CSX can now officially slap a bumper sticker on it that says, “ My other EMD is a GE.” It definitely has an odd sound, but I like that it still retains, for the most part, its iconic looks. I’m a SD40-2 fan, so I’m just glad these locomotives are getting a second lease on life, albeit as a rebuilt ECO, rather than being sent to scrap.

[@richharris9489]

It sucks it has a ge engine in it.

[@netrainvideos1501]

this has got to be the most cursed American diesel

[@iatif1995]

But it looks awesome

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Good stuff Stephan

[@TheMNrailfan227]

That thing sounds like an old ALCO and I love it

[@wrrail]

That SD24T4 Sounds like a alco

[@rearspeaker6364]

so this what a tier4 Baldwin would sound like!!

[@norfolksoutherntrainguy5857]

I like these they are weird in their own way like The ET44AC it’s smaller cousin

[@railpast]

Been there many times, nice

[@kansasstatealerting2424]

very cool!!

[@MatthewTheRailfanner]

Not a big fan of the bell but I do like the design honestly.

[@chrisfrailfan7541]

I love the horn thats on the SD23T4 to me it sounds like a K3HL . Also are these going to be used on the main or are they mostly for switching operations.

[@stephankoenig5481]

Mostly for witching and transfers.

[@NorthernAlbertaRailfanner]

RL K1L13

[@andywood8082]

We built that!

[@csxno601]

It's unfortunate that you did.

[@anf_8310_ab]

I wonder why Wabtec using a 6 cylinder engine instead of 8 like EMD did to some of their repowers like GP20ECOs

[@SantaFe5811]

Wanted using their own products, not an opposition product. Simple.

[@harrimanfox8961]

because the GEVO engines are more powerful for their size.

[@tedm5398]

The “Franken Forty” does sound like a helicopter.

[@Traincraft101]

how often do they run test trains here?

[@stephankoenig5481]

It varies. It will be busy some weeks, dead some weeks

[@DigitalLonestarX4600]

hey ge briggs and stratton called, they want their engine sound back

[@jonathanlafferty2271]

The bell sound on 1726 sounds different.

[@jay_baycura]

There’s a weird putter from the ET23DCM which I can’t seem to wrap my head around…………..

[@stephankoenig5481]

The turbo makes the noise.

[@PowerTrain611]

That's a fucking inline 6 making more noise than a V16.

[@RLKRAILTIES]

Looks like an SD45 to me

[@s197_carti]

Where’s the Helicopter? I can’t seem to find it.

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

I genuinely don't know how to feel about this thing.

[@zdthelehighlinerailfan5362]

@All Trains Great And Small... i've noticed that E-bell sounded weird than the usual one.. but does it look different??

[@stephankoenig5481]

It looks more compact. The new CMs testing have it and a traditional bell too, not sure why they are using 2 of them.

[@zdthelehighlinerailfan5362]

@@stephankoenig5481... yeah i'm not sure why though??

[@stephankoenig5481]

@@zdthelehighlinerailfan5362 possibly to compare them.

[@zdthelehighlinerailfan5362]

@@stephankoenig5481... Yeah i would probably compare them

[@iatif1995]

The new e-bell is called an Ekyrail E-Bell. Apparently they are more efficient than the regular e-bells. Ekyrails are mostly used on Canadian Railroads.

[@BrendanTheRailfan]

Why did they put a K5hl instead a k5la?

[@stephankoenig5481]

Space on the hood. It also has a rear horn too.

[@alanpope179]

Besides the noisy GE engine it has Flexicoil trucks not dash 2. Sounds like a Brazilian G 20

[@stephankoenig6113]

Conrail SD40-2s had the earlier trucks.

[@railfan8890]

How is this possible and EMD being rebuilt by GE man this whole world is screwed up

[@user-sp8yp2ph9z]

Who told you ge dont make locos they are the only one still in business .

[@bowlinglegendofleftwich4775]

This locomotive is the weirdest one, its not because of the front, the back is a NIGHTMARE. The horn is nice, but why do the bells sound weirdly different.

[@xxxman360]

The back has two bells that form a tritone.

[@johnthechoochooaddict796]

Has BL20GH 115 arrived at Wabtec?

[@stephankoenig5481]

Not yet. Waiting for MBTA 1071 too.

[@johnthechoochooaddict796]

@@stephankoenig5481 I see.

[@bnsfbandit9807]

They sound like old Alcos lol

[@j.m.youngquist419]

What kind of power plant is it running? And what kind of horsepower does it have?

[@stephankoenig5481]

6 cylinder motor 2300HP

[@norfolksoutherntrainguy5857]

Hm weird but cool something new to the game

[@Skywarriorguru]

SD40-2 is great why mess it up

[@iatif1995]

They get old and could use a repower. Just like how CP GP9s have become repowered into CP GP20ECOs

[@EMDFAST]

Emd sd40-2 +ge gevo v12 motor …..

[@roberthale8407]

So it's a RSD-1 on steroids..........

[@jamtuazon5216]

Lol if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em

[@MarylandAreaRailfan]

Why must it sound like a helicopter?!

[@CSXproductions-vq8li]

Really hate the Ekyrail E bell

[@kittty2005]

It's a 6-in line prime mover "A tug boat engine " a GEVO of all things, well GE don't make loco's any more , and EMD's engine designs SUCK for emissions, so why not, maybe they'll avoid bankruptcy.

[@southmassrailfan]

Ugly but still cool!

[@east_carolina_rail_photos]

Really liked these until I saw that they put ekyrail bells on them. Can't stand that sound

[@freebrickproductions]

It seems it's what CSX is using for e-bells these days.

[@wrrail]

@@freebrickproductions Yes most all railroads pay for ekyrails as they're cheaper

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

@east_carolina_rail_photos I like them. They sound better than the regular E-Bells.

[@TrainFan119]

What a waste of a perfectly good sd40-2

[@richharris9489]

Yup not a fan

[@CyberSoldat]

Willing to bet these won’t last long

[@user-ku5wk1yy9x]

ANOTHER WAY TO RUIN AN SD40-2! This THING IS UGLIER THAN THE GE BQ23-7 LOCOMOTIVES! AT LEAST THE BQ23-7 LOCOMOTIVES WERE MOER RELIABLE THAN THIS UGLY EXCUSE FOR A LOCOMOTIVE! IT LOOKS TERRIBLE AND IT SOUNDS TERRIBLE! I WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY PICTURES OF THIS COLLECTION OF GE JUNK! I SAY, RESTORE THEM BACK TO WHAT THEY WERE! THIS THING DOES NOT CUT IT AS A LOCOMOTIVE! IT IS A FAILURE!