It was reported on the LocoNotes Yahoo group today that at least two, and possibly "several" more, CSX AC6000s (a.k.a. CW60ACs as CSX calls them) have been rebuilt with new 6000 HP GEVO engines. It was also speculated that these units received new (or upgraded) computer systems, and possibly other new (or upgraded) components, essentially turning the units into ES60ACs.
I had a feeling that this was something GE would try eventually, but this is the first I've heard of it actually happening. One of the LocoNotes members who commented on the subject said that the upgrade process on the first unit began "a while ago" -- but I'm not sure if that means weeks or months or what.
At any rate, it should be interesting to see how many other AC6000s get this upgrade.
Credit to LocoNotes member Matthew Ryan for the report.
I had a feeling that this was something GE would try eventually, but this is the first I've heard of it actually happening. One of the LocoNotes members who commented on the subject said that the upgrade process on the first unit began "a while ago" -- but I'm not sure if that means weeks or months or what.
At any rate, it should be interesting to see how many other AC6000s get this upgrade.
Credit to LocoNotes member Matthew Ryan for the report.
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