Days after Amtrak wrapped one of its ACS64 locomotives in the paint scheme once worn by its AEM7s, Bay Area commuter operator Caltrain has unveiled a repainted AEM7 in a variant of the red, black, and white scheme worn by its MP36 diesels. The ex-Amtrak unit will be used to test the Caltrain catenary system, in advance of the arrival of its Stadler-built EMU trainsets, as it prepares to switch from diesel to electrified operation between San Francisco and San Jose. In a Facebook post unveiling the locomotive, Caltrain thanks rail contractor Herzog for sponsoring the repainting. The catenary system is slated to be completely installed by summer 2022.
