CSXT SD45-2 #8973 sits idle near CSX's REDI Center adjacent to the former Tilford Yard. This SD45-2 was built for the Erie Lackawanna as #3672 in November 1972 but was unfortunately scrapped in 20... (more)

Conrail SA-42 crosses the Raritan River on NJ Transit's River Draw. A pair of former Conrail SD45-2s leads a lengthy consist to Browns Yard in Sayreville. The lead unit has since been retired by... (more)

Rare bird A former Erie Lackawanna SD45-2 now calls the CSX REDI training center home, the unit is far from its original home in the northeast. These units were unusual in their larger fuel... (more)

A Play Toy For The New Kids

Ex SD 45-2 CSXT 8973 School Power & 2 Four Axles To Learn On

Ex Erie Lackawanna

Prior to being repainted by CSX the 8973 was regularly rotated in and out of Browns yard in Conrail blue. This unit was assigned to Conrail Shared Assets Operations in New Jersey.

Built in 1971 for Erie Lackawanna the unit awaits its next assignment on the evening job to Athens.