That is actually kind of cool. I wouldn't want every CSX locomotive to look like this, of course, but it is neat to see something different on CSX.
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Posted by FrankB on April 2, 2015 | |
Looks sharp.
If they put in yellow numberboards it would resemble a modern version of Clinchfield, itself a CSX predecessor.
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Interesting how what appears yellow on blue, appears gold on black ... thanks for posting Brian.
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That's not too far off From being a Clinchfield unit haha.
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April fools?
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Posted by YL on April 2, 2015 | |
The black looks much nicer than the blue!
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It appears in fact as if the number boards are sitting on the front walkway! I heard that NS now has all of the former Conrail SD80MACs, including the CSX units. Did CSX receive the SD40-2's in exchange for them?
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One would think they would have at least painted the ends yellow (give it that PL&E look).
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Looking at the trucks, this one is ex Conrail
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Posted by on April 2, 2015 | |
Very P&LE like. I approve!
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I believe they should keep those ex-NS patched paint schemes. They could call it BN1 (black nose 1). Plus, they are kinda going to be a target for railfans while they are painted in the BN1 scheme.
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Wow, thanks for posting. I have been waiting for these. Not a bad patch job, way above the spray can job I expected. I actually hope they keep this scheme for a while.
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Weird paint scheme...
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I like it.
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Posted by Mike on April 2, 2015 | |
Nice. I can't wait to see one in person. I'll keep an eye out in New Castle PA. I assume this nicely done patch job means they won't be repainted anytime soon.
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Getting better, CSX - just needs a smoke stack, bell and a tender! Nice catch!
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There's no mistaking the heritage of this loco from its BLACK paint and black numbers on white cab number boards! Brian , Thank You for posting .
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Looking a bit Pittsburgh Steelers here.
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Built December 1970 as a SD40 for Penn Central # PC 6252 to CR 6252 then rebuilt to Dash 2 specs and Designated a SD40-2 renumbered CR 6984 then to NS 3438 in the Conrail split now CSXT 8909, a lot of history on that unit. Yellow frame stripe, Yellow face (over the white) and Yellow number boards would look sharp!
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How about painting one up as a black heritage SCL unit with motto "Pulling For You"! Would be cool!
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Hey, Allen, how about a big "Clinchfiedld" on the side? Suits my tastes!
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I REALLY like it!
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That"s to Cool , I Like It, Maybe NS Will Put A White Horsehead On A Blue 80 Mac.
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Only if they do the chevrons on the front pilot Sid! Works for me.
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Yeah definitely (originally) an SD40; the dynamic brake blister gives it away. The trucks wouldn't, if it was ex-Conrail!
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So when is CSX going to create some heritage units?
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