This was one of the midday test runs
The LIRR had three of these engines #'s 300,301,302 and were used only with the original bi-level cars.
# 269's first westbound trip in new colors. Note yellow instead of blue around cab windows
#269 shows off new colors
Long Island Railraod GP38-2 258 leads eastbound train 6650 by Smithtown Station on the Port Jefferson Branch.
Speed sign and PRR Position Light signal bridge also in photo
This is the day after the first BIG snow storm of the season
This is painted in memory of Sept.11, 2001. Engine is Ex-LIRR # 271
Engine 157 is looking in need of the new paint job. The numbers on the hood can hardly be read. Engines were layed over in Smithtown after working the CANAC tie train the day before.
A trio of MP-15's #'s 154/171/157 in three different paint schemes
A trio of MP-15's #'s 172/160/153 with Ballast hoppers and cement ties Since the LIRR is in the process of painting the fleet of MP15's, this lash-up in the "original" paint scheme is very rare th... (more)