Seems CSX has extended its contract with Alsthom leasing to provide another 50 rebuilt SD40s (into SD40-3s) for leasing on the CSX. First Order: 3000-3052 FURX (First Union Leasing) 3053-3068 GCFX (Alsthom Leasing) in FURX colors 3069-3102 GCFX (Alsthom Leasing) in Gray Primer Dip Second Order: 3103-3112 CEFX (Alsthom Leasing) in Gray Primer Dip 3113+ CEFX (Alsthom Leasing) in Blue & White. I haven't seen this paint job yet, but they are coming out of Canada regularly, with at least half a dozen units delivered so far. Rumor has it that the Primer jobs may get re-painted as well, with the reporting marks being changed to CEFX. We'll have to wait and see on this though. Keep a heads up for the leasers. ------------------ Corey Lynch Pres - Rensselaer Model RR Society, NEB&W RR http://www.rpi.edu/~lynchc/Railfanning/railfanning.htm - My Site http://www.union.rpi.edu/railroad/ - NEB&W
Great info, Corey! CSX certainly is NOT a boring line to railfan! Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Here's a great shot of a unit from the first order (credit to the photographer, as shown) Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Here's a unit from the first order as well, the "grey dip" (again, credit to the photographer shown) Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
That FURX is a sharp scheme! I wish I had thought of it for my model railroad lease units ------------------ Alan Curtis. Moderator. Member #12 The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.alancurtismodels.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery
Here's two leasing units I saw together on August 19th in Deshler, Ohio. Train was making its way though the southeast quadrant connector heading for Lima and probably points south of there yet. Unfortunately, I failed to get the train's symbol. ------------------ Brian Schmidt railohio@hotmail.com ICQ #21630753 AIM - railohio
Brian, We will forgive you for not providing the train's symbols since you provided PHOTOS! I like the HLCX units... as I mentioned in a prior post, I have a recent picture of a "clean" HLCX SD45 that I need to get posted. Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/ [This message has been edited by chessie (edited 11 January 2001).]
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Alan: That FURX is a sharp scheme! I wish I had thought of it for my model railroad lease units <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Alan, First Union is actually a bank, that has branches (due to mergers) all over the SE United States. Their bank colors are that Green and white. Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Saw CEFX 311X in Rocky Mount, NC 2 days ago. Brand new paint SD-45. I had one shot left and i pray that it comes out. CSX runs alot of different stuff up in that area and its a blast 2 watch. They had their inspection train out today! [/B][/QUOTE]
Athearn was thinking about doing them in there revised SD40-2 line just before they found out there only SD40. ------------------ Theres no such thing as having to many coal hoppers or GP40-2 when you model Chessie System LONG LIVE THE KITTEN!!! LONG LIVE BIG BLUE!!! LONG LIVE THE BN!!! (I am one of those wierd Chessie,CR,BN Fans) I looked at DCC... and stayed DC! Junkyard Wars is a Cool Show!!!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chessie_SD50_8563: Athearn was thinking about doing them in there revised SD40-2 line just before they found out there only SD40. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, the wonderful world of rebuilding has definately mixed things up. CSX classifies their rebuilt SD40's as SD40-2's. I think they re-engined an SD45-2 w/ a 16cylinder 3000 hp unit and it is classified as an SD40-2 also! Just knowing the "model" does not tell you what the body style will be! Harold ------------------ Harold Hodnett Fan of NS, CSX, and their predecessors! Coming soon: The North Carolina Railfan Web Site http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/
Correct, all these locos have been rebuilt to SD40-2 standards, using whatever carbodies are available. ------------------ Corey Lynch Pres - Rensselaer Model RR Society, NEB&W RR http://www.rpi.edu/~lynchc/Railfanning/railfanning.htm - My Site http://www.union.rpi.edu/railroad/ - NEB&W
Yep right on, as I saw an engine in the"grey dip" scheme today!!! I would post a pic, but I have no scanner. Mine looks like chessies pic. ------------------ CSX and HO Scale The Newark Branch RR Ship it the good 'ole way, BY RAIL The Newark Branch Railroad
