Today, the NYSW received at interchange 6 GP38-2s from NS and CSX( 3 Apiece). And for a history lesson, the numbers are: CSXT 2624, 2725, and 2732. The NS units are the 5273, 5293, and 5294. Heritage is as follows:
CSXT 2624, built as L&N 4117
CSXT 2725, Built as PC(later CR)8065
CSXT 2732, Built as PC(Later CR)8087
NS 5273, Built as PC(later CR) 8063
NS 5293, Built as PC(later CR) 8097
NS 5294, Built as PC(later CR) 8099
While I couldn't locate decent pics of all the units both in their present and fomer numbers, I've enclosed links to what I could find:
If anyone could dig up pics of the L&N 4117, CR/PC 8097 and the CR/PC 8065, it would be appreciated. Thanks!
CSXT 2624:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=763805
CSXT 2725:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=494924
CSXT 2732: could not locate a decent pic
CR/PC 8087:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=802586
As for the NS units:
NS 5273:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=94220
CR 8063:
http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=76448&nseq=58
NS 5293:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=172285
NS 5294
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=34546
CR 8099
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=436929
On a sad note, GP 18 # 1800 is up for its 92 day inspection and will likely be moved west on monday nights SU-99. Once up north, it is anticipated it will be drained, and placed into long term storage, as "stored-servicable". Looks like her days may be just about over. the 1802, and 2062 are expected to do the same when they come due for their next 92 day inspection, but nothing offical yet on this, so stay tuned.....
CSXT 2624, built as L&N 4117
CSXT 2725, Built as PC(later CR)8065
CSXT 2732, Built as PC(Later CR)8087
NS 5273, Built as PC(later CR) 8063
NS 5293, Built as PC(later CR) 8097
NS 5294, Built as PC(later CR) 8099
While I couldn't locate decent pics of all the units both in their present and fomer numbers, I've enclosed links to what I could find:
If anyone could dig up pics of the L&N 4117, CR/PC 8097 and the CR/PC 8065, it would be appreciated. Thanks!
CSXT 2624:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=763805
CSXT 2725:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=494924
CSXT 2732: could not locate a decent pic
CR/PC 8087:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=802586
As for the NS units:
NS 5273:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=94220
CR 8063:
http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=76448&nseq=58
NS 5293:
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=172285
NS 5294
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=34546
CR 8099
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=436929
On a sad note, GP 18 # 1800 is up for its 92 day inspection and will likely be moved west on monday nights SU-99. Once up north, it is anticipated it will be drained, and placed into long term storage, as "stored-servicable". Looks like her days may be just about over. the 1802, and 2062 are expected to do the same when they come due for their next 92 day inspection, but nothing offical yet on this, so stay tuned.....
I know I'm getting old... My insurance company sent me only half a calendar this year!