After stalking this units movements around Albina for the last two weeks, i was finally able to catch a unobstructed shot of the Tier IV demo. Apparently 1502 and 1503 have both been pulled from s... (more)

2 of the EMDX SD70ACe-T4 Demo units lead Q316 through Wurtland, passing through NJ Cabin on the West End of Russell Yard.

After always following in consist, i was finally able to catch the new Tier IV demonstrator upfront in Albina Yard.

Some interesting units are hanging around behind the Albina engine house. UP 8949 has the new HTCR-6 trucks that are on the new EMD Tier IV demonstrator. UP 4058 is a recent repaint out of North L... (more)

Sun appeared at the right moment as Q573 makes it way through the cut in Fort Wright as a passing Thunderstorm was just to the East.

CSX Q574 is nearing the wye in Latonia with with EMDX 1610 & 1609. CSX is the last railroad i expected to be testing these since they aint a fan of the 20 first generation SD70ACe's they have now,... (more)

A week into there testing of the EMD Tier 4 compliance SD70ACe, a short on time LCL crew brings the Twin Demos in to Latonia it has took this train 12 hours to make its 105 mile journey up the LCL... (more)

A pair of EMD Tier 4 Demo SD70ACe is moving around CSX Queensgate Yard. CSX is testing these locomotives between Cincinnati and Nashville. One wonder if CSX will like these since they dont like th... (more)

EMD Tier 4 demos 1502 & 1503 with EMD Test Car at UP Roseville Yard on the ready tracks. These have been testing between Roseville and Sparks, NV over the Sierra. Note the new style fabricated tru... (more)

Electro-Motive: The Next Generation of Progress...

EMD's latest and greatest demo the SD70ace-T4 at the RSI show in BNSF's northtown yard. Here is a close up of the new nose/cab that EMD designed for the tier 4. The cab is now angled out and has ... (more)

EMD's latest and greatest demo the SD70ace-T4 at the RSI show in BNSF's northtown yard. Taken before the crowds came storming in.