Comments on: Shiny and new CN 3862 and CN 3171 brighten up an otherwise dull day leading a westbound through Brantford. I lucked out with a brief appearance of the sun, you can see the impending gloom a few cars back in the train. With my luck it’s usually the sunshine that’s a few cars back!

By: rsmith

rsmith — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:35:10 +0000

To expand on James’ comment (thank you), CN 3862 is a Tier 3 ES44AC (Tier 4 certified), and CN 3171 is a Tier 4 ET44AC. They are indeed different. Both models are currently being built at the GE (now Wabtec) plant in Fort Worth, TX.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:42:06 +0000

Now compare this shot with James Gardiner’s: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=36817 a day later!! Both great work btw.

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:59:59 +0000

3862 is an ES44AC and 3171 is a ET44AC, so that might explain the difference. They’re both part of the order of 200 from GE.

By: trainguyMike

trainguyMike — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:53:25 +0000

Nice !

By: Stuart Streit

Stuart Streit — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:18:51 +0000

Is CN 3171 new or just repainted? Note the difference in radiator geometry between 3171 and 3862.