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A few years ago, Amtrak introduced its ‘Phase VII’ paint scheme that features two-tone blue\/navy body with a bold red, white and navy nose section. As applied to the common P42 Genesis diesels this represents a pleasant and colorful contrast to the old ‘Phase V’ scheme that had predominated for the last two-decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent months, several of these repainted locomotives have made an appearance on Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian <\/em>(New York-Pittsburgh) which have made for photographic opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toward the end of October, I caught Train 42 (eastward Pennsylvania) winding through the curves at Gap, Pa., with engine 112 in the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find it fascinating to see these relatively old locomotives dressed in a modern scheme. It is approaching 33 years since the Genesis body style came on the scene with the 800-call P40, and many of the P42s are now approaching 30 years years of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nikon Z7-II with 70-200mm lens set at 200mm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nikon Z7-II with 70-200mm lens set at 200mm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tracking the Light explores railroad photography<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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