Comments on: CN 4725 and CN 4906 are tied down in BA52 with a good string of cars trailing. After the advance warning alerts, the Automatic Engine Shutdown/Start-up (AESS) aka Smart Start initiated the engine cranking sequence to get the prime mover going, with a short puff of exhaust, 4725 comes to life and a smooth idle.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:57:56 +0000

Thanks for the comments. After Via 73 departed I was wondering the platform. 4725 could definitely do with a coat of paint. No crew in sight when I departed at 1540h.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:11:17 +0000

Very interesting, good picture, and informative caption. 4725 sure could use “a lick of paint”. We’re they then off to Caledonia ? Thanks for posting, John

By: First954

First954 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:55:26 +0000

Love the “action” in this still shot.