SD70ACe dmonstrator #7045 pushing the southbound train X46 through the grades between Tamoio and São Carlos.
Wainting to crew change.
The #8361 leads northbound empty train, on a sunny day!
Awaiting to new crew to departure.
Southbound X54 passes at track speed. We have only one chance to photograph the SD70ACe #620 as DPU.
Every more present in the metric-gauge trains, the EMD SD70ACe-BB is becoming the default power for VLi trains in the corridor. For many years, SD70ACe and AC44i locomotives were the only option f... (more)
EMD Brazil build SD70ACe-BB, with eight axles for metric gauge. Unit #8383 led a southbound train, arriving in Casa Branca-SP. The four axle articulated trucks were developed by EMD engineers, in ... (more)
The #7045 "EMD Demonstrator livery" now is a Helper set, waiting to next train in Ouro Yard.
SD70ACe Demonstrator unit #7044 leads northbound empty train U61. This unit is rent to VLi, until the new SD70ACe-BB units are delivered.
Northbound empty U61 led by EMD SD70ACe demonstrator unit #7044, photographed at Km 198, Itu-SP.
Northbound VLi U65 bring us a surprise: EMD SD70ACe-BB #8335 featuring special scheme "#proudVLi", photographed at km 198, between Itu and Convenção. There is only one of this model with this sc... (more)
The #8341 leads northbound empty U59 train, at sunny day!
After helper duty, SD70ACe #7046 stand by at track 1, before back to Araraquara.
EMD Demonstrator unit #7046 as helper at train X44, photographed at Ibaté-SP.
Southbound loaded X44 at the grade of Km 232 between yards Ouro and Tamoyo, with SD70ACe #624 DPU and SD70ACe #7046 as helper.