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NSSRNW
January 21st, 2006, 01:30 AM
Just out of curiosity, are there any Southern engines left out there that have not been retired and scrapped or painted into the NS paint scheme? I can't remember the last time I saw a Southern engine, and it's frustrating, because I really like Southern.

So would anyone have any ideas out there?

chessie
January 21st, 2006, 03:01 AM
The Carolina Southern RR operates an ex-Southern GP30 regularly...

chessie
January 21st, 2006, 03:02 AM
Also, the NC Transportation Museum operates a GP30 as well!

NSSRNW
January 22nd, 2006, 01:17 AM
Cool, thanks Chessie! smile.gif

Unfortunately though, NC is long drive from my part of VA down there, so I won't be seeing any of those trains in person for myself any time soon. LOL!

But to compensate, I keep my eyes peeled for any ex-Southern engines painted in the NS scheme that are still in service. I still see some from time to time, and try to imagine them in their former scheme. :D

N&W
January 27th, 2006, 07:07 PM
Although there are plenty of SOUTHERN locos still in service on NS, probably the only painted in SOUTHERN is 4610 (which was not really a SOUTHERN purchase):

http://southern.railfan.net/images/archive/southern/gp59/sou4610b.html

chessie
January 28th, 2006, 01:53 AM
Originally posted by N&W:
Although there are plenty of SOUTHERN locos still in service on NS, probably the only painted in SOUTHERN is 4610 (which was not really a SOUTHERN purchase):

http://southern.railfan.net/images/archive/southern/gp59/sou4610b.html True: no Southern locos exist as far as I am aware...