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CSX Motive Power Cornucopia - Winter 2023-2024

Rail Fan Adventure --

More CSX “Heritage” painted units are making it necessary to pay close attention to every train.

1. CSX “L&N” ES44AH 1850 was the DPU on M653-19 e/b near FO Cabin on 11-19-2023.
CSX “L&N” ES44AH 1850 was the DPU on M653-19 e/b near FO Cabin on 11-19-2023

2. So far I think the paint job Waycross did on CSX 1850 DPU is the most nostalgic. Entering Shelby KY on 11-19-2023.
So far I think the paint job Waycross did on CSX 1850 DPU is the most nostalgic. Entering Shelby KY on 11-19-2023.

3. CSX 1850 DPU. Shelby KY.
CSX 1850 DPU. Shelby KY.

4. CSX 1850 DPU M653 is slowing to a stop on the main line for a crew change at the east end of the yard. Shelby KY.
CSX 1850 DPU M653 is slowing to a stop on the main line for a crew change at the east end of the yard. Shelby KY.

5. CSX SD40-2 8013 and GP38-2 2508 stored in Huntington yard on 11-25-2023.
CSX SD40-2 8013 and GP38-2 2508 stored in Huntington yard on 11-25-2023.

6. CSX MP15T 1232 stored at Huntington. 11-25-2023.
CSX MP15T 1232 stored at Huntington. 11-25-2023.

7. Many of these early AC4400CWs are being upgraded and renumbered into the 7000-7500 range. CSX 15. Shelby KY. 11-30-2023.
Many of these early AC4400CWs are being upgraded and renumbered into the 7000-7500 range. CSX 15. Shelby KY. 11-30-2023

8. CSX “Conrail” 1976 is ex-3069, an ES44AH. Shelby KY. 12-07-2023.
CSX “Conrail” 1976 is ex-3069, an ES44AH. Shelby KY. 12-07-2023.

9. CN 2225-CSX 83 approach FO Cabin with e/b ethanol train B627 (CN Chicago to Charlotte) on 12-12-2023.
CN 2225-CSX 83 approach FO Cabin with e/b ethanol train B627 (CN Chicago to Charlotte) on 12-12-2023.

10. CN 2225-83 is a weather-beaten ES44DC from 2006. CSX FO Cabin.
CN 2225-83 is a weather-beaten ES44DC from 2006. CSX FO Cabin.

11. CSX 2415 CN 2225-83 B627 pulling into Shelby KY on the main line. CSX 2415 CN 2225-83 B627 pulling into Shelby KY on the main line.

12. CN DPU 8826 is a SD70M-2 built 2007. Shelby KY.
CN DPU 8826 is a SD70M-2 built 2007. Shelby KY.

13. CSX 3271-8853-“ACL” 1871-513-3266 have arrived at Shelby KY with M652-19 on 12-20-2023.
CSX 3271-8853-“ACL” 1871-513-3266 have arrived at Shelby KY with M652-19 on 12-20-2023.

14. CSX SD40-2 8853 came from Conrail. It was built in 1979. Shelby KY.
CSX SD40-2 8853 came from Conrail. It was built in 1979. Shelby KY.

15. CSX 8853. Shelby KY.
CSX 8853. Shelby KY.

16. CSX 1871 is ex-3054. It’s an ES44AH built 2012. Shelby KY.
CSX 1871 is ex-3054. It’s an ES44AH built 2012. Shelby KY.

17. Shooting a front “wedge” roster shot isn’t the object on these “heritage” units. CSX 1871. Shelby KY.
Shooting a front “wedge” roster shot isn’t the object on these “heritage” units. CSX 1871. Shelby KY.

18. CSX 1871. Shelby KY.
CSX 1871. Shelby KY.

19. CSX 1871. Shelby KY.
CSX 1871. Shelby KY.

20. After setting off unit 513, the Russell crew starts to pull on M652-19 with CSX 3271-8853-1871-3266. Shelby KY.
After setting off unit 513, the Russell crew starts to pull on M652-19 with CSX 3271-8853-1871-3266. Shelby KY.

21. With add-on air conditioning and fixtures for remote-control lights, 8853 has been a yard engine in her not-too-distant past. SD40-2s have made excellent yard engines in their mature years. They’re like a C-130 Hercules, you can always find a role for them. CSX 8853. Shelby KY.
With add-on air conditioning and fixtures for remote-control lights, 8853 has been a yard engine in her not-too-distant past. SD40-2s have made excellent yard engines in their mature years. They’re like a C-130 Hercules, you can always find a role for them. CSX 8853. Shelby KY.

22. CSX 1871. Shelby KY.
CSX 1871. Shelby KY.

23. What’s this? Looks like a cross between a SD40-2 and a SD45. CSX 1727. Shelby KY.
What’s this? Looks like a cross between a SD40-2 and a SD45. CSX 1727. Shelby KY.

24. The info I saw says this is ex-8077, a SD40-2. It has been equipped with a 6-cylinder GEVO engine. That’s a twist...an EMD with a GE engine! CSX 1727-8037. Shelby KY.
The info I saw says this is ex-8077, a SD40-2. It has been equipped with a 6-cylinder GEVO engine. That’s a twist...an EMD with a GE engine! CSX 1727-8037. Shelby KY.

25. CSX 1727. Shelby KY. Slightly different view.
CSX 1727. Shelby KY. Slightly different view.

26. The model is SD23T4. I bet its rated 2,300 horsepower (a modernized SD38-2). CSX 1827. Shelby KY.
The model is SD23T4. I bet its rated 2,300 horsepower (a modernized SD38-2). CSX 1827. Shelby KY.

27. Note the “Tier 4” decal on the nose. Who says locomotive spotting is getting boring! CSX 1827. Shelby KY.
Note the “Tier 4” decal on the nose. Who says locomotive spotting is getting boring! CSX 1827. Shelby KY.

All for now.

Train images used by permission of Everett N Young