 The "Xplorer," or Ohio-Xplorer, 423-westbound, 424-eastbound, as it appeared on the company's timetables, was an attempt by the NYC to modernize intrastate rail travel in Ohio and lure people out of their cars.The train was built by Pullman to their lightweight Train-X design, and was powered by a Baldwin RP-210 Diesel-hydraulic locomotive.The train consisted of nine, short, all-aluminum cars articulated together.