Tri-Rail and CSX in Miami

Hi there railfans,
Today brings us to Miami for some Tri-Rail action together with one of the CSX rock trains.
The Tri-Rail engines you see are the following:
#807 & #809 are EMD F40PHM-3C's
#820, #823 & #825 are Brookville BL36PH's
Then CSX L789, #7801 is a GE C40-8W or Dash 8, on its way to pick up a load of rock from the quarry on the west edge of Miami.
That was a quick day at the Miami Airport Station.
What do you think of the new Tri-Rail-Rail colors, good or bad? Leave your opinion in the comment section. I won't hold it against you if your opinion is different than mine. For me, I don't really care much yet for the new colors. A bit on the boring side but that might change over time.
Also check out ‪@FreightTrainsUncut‬ for more freight train action if you have a chance.
Thank you for watching and have an awesome rest of your day.

[@RailfanRene]

Let us know, what you think of the new Tri Rail color…

[@exit6610]

Great footage at the Miami Airport station. I'm okay with the new livery. The blue sky and palm trees stood out and identified Tri-Rail from 2000 to now. On to the next phase.

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. The palm trees were outdated and needed to go but still not sure about this new color scheme. Too much dark and a scheme that doesn't really flow from car to car. But maybe over time I'll get used to it.

[@davvonmckenzie3911]

I like the new paint scheme 👍

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks for leaving the comment. For me, I’m still getting used to it I’m afraid… 👍🏻

[@OleanderJunction]

Great shots of the new tri rail paintsheme. 7801 was L789’s main power for a while until it went up north on M452

[@RailfanRene]

That’s the part I don’t like about the CSX rock trains in Miami, it’s the same engine for a long time. I like to see different ones every time… 😁

[@OleanderJunction]

@@RailfanRene Lately its been using a SD40-3 so something different for once

[@RailfanRene]

@@OleanderJunction That is so cool. Different indeed, maybe next time.

[@superbaddy4]

I think Tri-Rail's New Scheme is good, just it'll never be as iconic as the previous one. I like the use of the gradients within the dark blue, but my gripe is just that the multi-colored bands don't perfectly match up when two units in it are coupled back-to-back. 518 here notably was not the first unit to actually get it, that title belonging to a UTDC Cab Car numbered 503, which has been out of service for up to 4 years now, and is apparently being refurbished, but unfortunately, has still not returned to service, even 2 months after getting the New Scheme itself. Meanwhile, two Rotem Cab Cars, 518 and 521, and one BL36PH, 822, are already in service in the New Scheme. Hopefully 503 does return to service soon so you can get to see an Old Cab Car in the New Scheme.

[@RailfanRene]

Shame they don’t match up back to back. For me it’s too dark in total, it would have worked for me if they matched it to the scheme of the F40’s, kind of the same but lighter in total… Thanks for the other info 👍🏻

[@superbaddy4]

Never really noticed that difference with the dark shade being a bit lighter than on the F40PHs, but now that you point it out, I can very clearly tell.

[@IAFB]

I think it’s best. A step into the now/future.

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks for the comment. It still needs to grow on me. 👍🏻

[@ethanserrano1640]

I give the new TRI rail color 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🏻👍👍 a thumbs up

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks for the comment. The colors might be ok, it’s just the pattern for me that doesn’t fit right. 👍🏻

[@aaronelliott3112]

Any updates on your N scale setup? The layout design in the video a year ago was awesome! Can't wait to see more!

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks for checking back in Aaron. I changed the layout of the monster track due to too many obstacles. So now working on the new table, L shape. It will be mostly one level with one big turning loop on the second level. There will be way too much track in the opinion of most people but not for me. It will be a while before ready but I will post when finished. 👍🏻

[@isadoremizell-qs7nk]

Does the csx L789 goes to krome quarry?

[@RailfanRene]

Yes it does. L790 goes to Vulcan.

[@isadoremizell-qs7nk]

@@RailfanRene gatchu thanks

[@OleanderJunction]

@@RailfanReneYep. L790 usually comes after L789 when he turns at Oleander. The lehigh spur goes west to doral and then to Vulcan Materials.

[@StefanWithTrains3222]

Railway livery's should be sleek and don't need to have alot of colors or prints like the old Tri-Rail. This makes it feel cheap. All operators in Europe and Asia are examples of this.

[@RailfanRene]

Helemaal mee eens. Totally agree, for now I just can’t get used to the new one yet, I’m struggling with the vast amount of dark blue. But proven many times before, the best designs are the ones you have to get used to. 🤞🏻

[@StefanWithTrains3222]

@@RailfanRene Tri-Rail will hopefully connect all types of communties and Cities in Florida and not just Commuter rail. Regional rail with 15 to 30 minute head-ways and DMU'S/EMU'S are the way to go for future frequent services and these trains for the Limited stop version/Intercity's.

[@RailfanRene]

@@StefanWithTrains3222 rail in Florida is expanding pretty good at the moment. Tri Rail, Sunrail and Brightline all working on expansion. Now fingers crossed one of them, or more, will hit the Daytona Beach area in the future.

[@StefanWithTrains3222]

@@RailfanRene The most important rail expansions Florida needs are: Miami-Naples-Tampa, Cocoa-Jacksonville, Orlando-Tampa, Jacksonville-Atlanta and Jacksonville-Tallahassee

[@RailfanRene]

@@StefanWithTrains3222 Some of it should be possible to set up if an agreement between users/owners can be made on use of existing track. Miami-Naples-Tampa and Jax-Tallahassee gonna need some good amount of funding to realize due to a lot of new track needed.