Wabtec Tests 2 CSX SD23T-4/ET23s at the same time!

On July 25 2023 Wabtec in Erie Tested 2 of the SD23T-4s together for the first time. In the future we will likley see 2 or more working together!
#Wabtec #new #erie #et23 #eco #train #transportation #technology #tech
#green #greentechnology #csxt

[@southmassrailfan]

Its not often you seem to get friendly engineers like that. That engineer definitely loves his job!

[@stephankoenig5481]

He is a nice guy. Normally you only hear horns at the crossing.

[@MrBnsftrain]

I'm glad the engineer sounded the horns for you! More of the GE/Wabtec teast drivers need to do that, especially if they're testing a unit with unique horns like the ones sent to India

[@zacharybogle2473]

These engines make Jetsons car noises, and the horn gives me Indian Railways vibes by the sound

[@stampycatfan01lol]

Not sure why they decided to go for a “split horn” setup (K1L13 towards the front and a K24 at the rear) but it’s rather unique. Also the first time I’ve seen GE/Wabtec use an Ekyrail e-bell as opposed to the more typical Graham-Whites they use. Great video though!

[@TerryWallace-h7g]

ANOTHER WAY TO RUIN AN SD40-2! THESE ARE THE MOST SICKENING SOUNDING LOCOMOTIVES I HAVE EVER HEARD! THESE THINGS LOOK EVEN UGLIER THAT THE BQ23-7 LOCOMOTIVES FROM 1979! THESE things SOUNDS PATHETIC! LOOK AT THAT PATHETIC RADIATOR SECTION! JUST PLAIN UGLY!

[@tcp3059]

So I assume that the GEVOs were in dynamic to simulate a heavy train, and were also used to test the dynamic braking power of the SD23's when pulling them back?

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Another fantastic catch and video. Have a wonderful rest of your Tuesday evening.(Steve)

[@stephankoenig5481]

You as well, Thanks!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@stephankoenig5481 Your welcome and thank you also.

[@kingofnothing8668]

The more I listen to them, the more I feel like I'm overseas with the way they sound.

[@johnwoodlock3989]

I love a friendly engineer, but was a bit disappointed that I couldn`t hear the diesel engines in the CSX units because of the horn blowing. Definitely looking forward to more videos!

[@csxrailfanfoamer8118]

so whats the purpose of those???

[@stephankoenig6113]

Rebuilding EMDs with a tier 4 compliant motor.

[@mgr_video_productions]

Nice catch! Very interesting looking units

[@RCLP_5000]

Excellent Video Mr brother 😁

[@stephankoenig6113]

Thanks!

[@RCLP_5000]

​@@stephankoenig6113your welcome 😃

[@hoppysrlb01]

Aren't they on Strike ?

[@stephankoenig6113]

@@hoppysrlb01 yes over a month now.

[@hoppysrlb01]

@stephankoenig6113 Whats the problem(s) now?
When I was there we had a good working relationship with the UE.
There had not been any labor relation problems since 1969..Is it Wabtec? I mean 2 strikes in 4 years..

[@terrywallace8922]

Another WAY TO RUIN AN SD40-2!

[@rearspeaker6364]

NOW IT SOUNDS LIKE A BALDWIN!!

[@JodyBee]

1721 has a way better horn and is that some kind of K5H horn?

[@stephankoenig5481]

Its a very similar horn.

[@s_rv.]

K1L13 horn

[@johnthechoochooaddict796]

Any update on BL20GHM 129?

[@stephankoenig6113]

Nothing yet

[@trainchaserlouisvilleindia7096]

Do you know the horn name by any chance

[@stephankoenig5481]

I believe they are made by Leslie

[@trainchaserlouisvilleindia7096]

@@stephankoenig5481 well I was wanting to find more videos of the horn soo

[@iatif1995]

@@stephankoenig5481Nathan Airchime K5HL but on a split manifold. K1L13 on the front behind cab, K24 on the rear

[@stephankoenig6113]

That is correct.