NS Heritage Fleet Thread

[Robertrains]

Southern Heritage GP59 #4610 has been repainted into black NS Operation Lifesaver colors. I have never seen it in Sou green; it's too bad! Has it been to Michigan in those colors?

I saw it at Sterling yard a couple years ago, in Southern green.

That's too bad I didn't know about it being here! I sure wanted to see it! I'm happy that there's all these new heritage locos coming! It will be great!!!!

[bctrainfan]

This is awesome news! I'm very glad that NS is doing this! It sure beats any other railroad (in the way of heritage)!
I like the Nickel Plate/Southern/Lehigh Valley/Pennsylvania best! Of course Conrail is among my favorites too!!!!
Hey they all look great! Now, I haven't seen any responses from my post from 1-30 on the NS updates!
Listed below is info (again) about the Re-painted GP59 #4610!

Southern Heritage GP59 #4610 has been repainted into black NS Operation Lifesaver colors. I have never seen it in Sou green; it's too bad! Has it been to Michigan in those colors?

Picture of the repaint (by Don Woods): http://www.nsdash9.com/rosters/4606.html

TO forum about it:
http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?2,2667996

Link to pic of NS 4610 in its SOU green: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... x?id=87440 Looked nice!

[TrainWatcher]

The first Chattanooga 4: NS 8092-8095 at Kansas City maybe points south already.

[Robertrains]

Link to pic of NS 4610 in its SOU green: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... x?id=87440 Looked nice!

You bet that looked nice! That was when it was fresh! Man, it's just too bad I never saw it in person! Ahh well, nobody can see "Everything!" At least there's museums with "Authentic" Southern units (such as Tennesse Valley/NC Trans. Museum)! With these new "Heritage" units coming, I'm sure some will come to Michigan! I am wondering how "National Train Day" will be in Toledo in May! It's certainly possible one may make it there!

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[Standard Railfan]

I am very happy NS is undertaking the Heritage paint project. I can not help but wonder if NS management had a moment of clarity and realized that their locomotive fleet could contribute very little to their image. I can't blame the railroad for being consistent in the use of a very practical paint scheme. In a way the NS fleet reminds me of the PRR fleet in the later years. Solid Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with a few undersized Keystones slapped on the flanks. Not too pretty but effective.

As a side note, I believe the PRR and NYC names and trademarks are still owned by American Premier Underwriters, Inc. the legal successor to the PennCentral Company. I remember a few years ago some idiot tried to trademark the PRR name and logo to extract royalties from the model railroad industry. The judge tossed out the case when the insurance company lawyers filed a brief.

Cheers to the NS for making a bunch for FRNs happy.

[MQT3001]

I also from time to time look and old photos and then come to realize that less than 10 years ago, nearly every loco was Black. Now, at least there is some variety....

[Y@]

The first Chattanooga 4: NS 8092-8095 at Kansas City maybe points south already.

Why would these go to Chattanooga if they're in Kansas City? None of these are slated to be heritage units from what I understand. These four went to MAC for paint.

A friend relayed info to me that NS 8098 and 8099 have been delivered and will be the first two heritage units.

[AC60CW]

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=2929618
Seems to be some disagreement as to these being heritage units though. Picture taken 3/2 in Decatur, IL.

EDIT: Seems from what I have seen and read, 8098 and 8099 are to be first two ES44AC to bare the heritage paint. With 8098 being Conrail and 8099 being Southern.

[TrainWatcher]

Here is the first one: The first Conrail GEVO... NS/Conrail 8098, snapped at Altoona this morning.

[Beal99]

This is odd....
so when i checked the NS press release this AM it showed 18 engines

now, there are 19

http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/ ... mages.html

PC added

[~Z~]

Per Beal99, I checked the NS website, and Penn Central has been added to the list, making 19 total now, see link:
http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Media/images/heritage_images.html

[Beal99]

http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/ ... itage.html

PC not on the release list....but now it shows up in the list of pictures....hmmmm

[TrainWatcher]

Well I would assume that they'd add it. Heck we may see a few more additions before all is said and done. Fine with me

[Y@]

The Southern heritage unit is currently in for paint as well. Could be out as soon as tomorrow.

[MagnumForce]

8098 headed to Conway tomorrow where it will be placed in service.

[MDH]

8098 headed to Conway tomorrow where it will be placed in service.

Go West young Conrail!

(and in good evening light too, while I'm making requests and all...)

[EJ&ESDM809]

The official press release about the Conrail unit being released, and the addition of Penn Central can be found here. The Penn Central unit will be a SD70ACe. http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/ ... l_out.html

[AC60CW]

http://www.nscorp.com/nscorphtml/images ... _large.jpg

Nice photo right from NS website.

[YpsiAmtrakBoy]

Great looking unit! I like the roasted high hood sd40's in the background too

[MQT3001]

Please go thru porter in the morning on Martha 23rd. Thank you