MARC Evening Rush at Halethorpe

My first railfanning trip after completing my first year of college! I came back to my usual spot at Halethorpe to see MARC's evening rush hour trains. I saw an interesting mix of traction on the commuter trains, with HHP-8s, SC-44 Chargers, MP-36s and borrowed Amtrak ACS-64s all making appearances.
Also, this is my first time trying out captions for each train, what do you think? Let me know in the comments!

[@washingtondcrailfanproduct6421]

Ahhh good ol halthrope.. always a classic spot on the first south stretch of the NEC

[@JBtrainman]

I live close to the station so it’s always my go-to spot to railfan

[@calebtrains2261]

Hello from Caleb Trains22, nice video. Also, I'm heading up there on Wendesday May 29th in the morning.

[@dfwrailvideos]

Why does MARC put 2 locomotives in front of small trains?

[@JBtrainman]

DARTrider reliability issues, better acceleration, equipment moves etc

[@dfwrailvideos]

@@JBtrainman That makes sence

[@user2834]

0:13 That Marc Train Is A Local but it turns into an express

[@calebtrains2261]

How would you have felt if MARC had purchased ACS-64s instead of keeping their HHP-8s?

[@JBtrainman]

If they didn’t refurbish the HHP-8s I would’ve loved for them to get replaced by ACS-64s instead of Chargers.

[@calebtrains2261]

@@JBtrainman I think the Chargers are really cool but the ACS-64s are still a little cooler.

[@JBtrainman]

Caleb Trains22 yeah, ACS-64s are my favorite American loco haha

[@centralmarylandrailfan7887]

Is MARC leasing that acs64 because ive seen it twice at bwi station

[@JBtrainman]

MARC is leading ACS-64s 627 and 669

[@centralmarylandrailfan7887]

For what reason?

[@JBtrainman]

Conrail Gp30 the HHP-8s are being refurbished right now so the ACS-64s are filling in for them

[@centralmarylandrailfan7887]

Ok! Thanks for the info.👍

[@MetroSouthRailVideos]

@@JBtrainman oh wait they are? oh thought they got retired..are the sc44 replacing MP36?