New SD23T4 Rebuilds Test on the Wabtec Test Track!

We are finally back with another test train video. Action on the test track is starting to pick back up again after a relatively slow summer. Here we have a compilation of CSX's new ET23DCMs (SD23T4s) testing. These along with CSX CM44ACs were all that tested for the majority of the summer. These units tested much more that what is seen here, but this was all the footage we were able to get. Enjoy!

[@dave6695]

These new EMD rebuilds are some (I'll just say) "unique" looking units to be sure.

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Yep that’s for sure!

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

I agree they look pretty cool I guess Wabtec is the new name of General Electric while the new name for EMD is Progress Rail

[@richharris9489]

​@@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan correct ge sold the business.

[@haydendraycott7897]

@Dave6695 They never skipped squat day at the gym that’s for sure.

[@dawdawes]

Very smart, the horns odd though like a mix of a steamer and a 3 chime

[@NorthBay43]

Do more of these

[@MSRTA_Productions]

😎👍🏼
Is that K5LAR24 on 7276 a raised letter?

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Not really sure to be honest

[@thedwaynerailfans]

its a narrow font with a dead 1

[@LocoPro]

Definitely a narrow font.

[@UNIONPACIFIC_1982]

Where is this located

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

This is the Wabtec Test Track on the east side of Erie, Pa. The crossing is called Walbridge Road.

[@eugenekleis4235]

Where is this at what state are town

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Erie, Pa at the Walbridge road RR crossing

[@csxfreighttrains6779]

Guys I have like 485 likes on my videos

[@JodyBee]

That horn is so unique

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Very cool! Can I use this video footage? I would give you credit and a shoutout on my channel.

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Thanks! Yeah that would be fine to use this footage

[@WideWorldofTrains]

@@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning Thanks I appreciate it!

[@LunarLightShowProductions]

i already love that area but had no idea about this test track! how often do they test engines there? im for sure goin there next time i visit pennsylvania

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

They test engines pretty much every weekday and even sometimes on the weekends when it’s busy. It seems pretty random as for what times they run but late morning (around 1030) seems to be the best time although they do sometimes run them in the evenings or at night.

[@joshthetrainfan]

Sheesh. Older EMDs are so good that even GE repowers them.

[@LunarLightShowProductions]

4:32 how coool is that indeed! i subscribed 👍

[@GEVOlutionCPKC]

Excellent 🔝✌🏼

[@MattChaffe]

Those are unique for sure. I liked the ST70AH's but this is sorta odd. Honestly, the more annoying part is the model number. They couldn't have made it any more forgettable could they

[@zacharylovestrains]

Hope to see that csx paint sceam someday on the rails 1st engine CSX 1721

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

These are by far the Weirdest locomotives CSX has ever had.

[@Canadian_RAIL_FAN]

If i could ask a question could i use your idea of the JTR but with me and my one friends name it would be MT then i would have to think of something to put after if not thats fine i just wanted to know if i could use the idea as well thank you again its ok if not

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Yeah

[@Canadian_RAIL_FAN]

@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning thank you so much would you like me to give you credit or a shout out on my community post?

[@jasonpetersrailadventures]

Cool

[@davidcoleman958]

Wow! Really cool stuff. What other units is Wabtec rebuilding for Class 1's?

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Thanks! At the Erie plant, most of the new rebuilds are CSX CM44ACs & NS AC44C6Ms. A few CN AC44C6Ms have also come out recently but not nearly as many of them as the CSX & NS ones

[@dennisarmes3473]

hi jtr !!! thank you for the excellent shots !!! btw, what are the big drums used for on these engines ???

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Thanks! I’m not sure exactly what they’re for. I know it is to test something but what that is I don’t know.

[@dennisarmes3473]

10-4 !!!@@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning

[@j.m.youngquist419]

What is a SD 23 T4
what kind of power plant does it have , and whats different about it?
I see a different raideator configuration.

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

It’s really a ET23DCM (CSX gives loco models their own name). They are rebuilt from EMD SD40-2s with many parts of GE locomotives to make them Tier IV compliant. It is essentially a Tier IV GEVO inside the shell of an SD40-2 (with less horsepower).

[@tcp3059]

The '23' comes from the 2300-horsepower GEVO-6 prime mover.

[@GRS504videos]

People in the comments acting like SD45's didnt exist with the wide radiators. Lol

[@GregoryZucco-z6m]

I like them better than the SD70ACe as the radiator is all the way back to the end of the hood where the ACe radiator doesn't look right with the Dynamic Brake compartment at the end.

[@BagusWidyanto_HappyIn1997]

Is it an EMD loco that "defected" to GE?

[@JTR_Bricks_Railfanning]

Pretty much, it has components of EMD & GE locomotives in it.

[@rearspeaker6364]

it assimilated by GE!!

[@markantony3875]

Actually Wabtec now. GE is no longer in the locomotive business.

[@eclipz4129]

Ugly radiator in the back and ugly horn, it’s like a wannabe GEVO. 😭

[@Joe-d7m6k]

All of the new locos are ugly, and look the same.