My mother was proud to call Virginia her home state, so this is the connection that draws me to this one.
Same paint scheme that was used by Amtrak in '88 when we rode to California.
Had a toy Rio Grande locomotive as a child and also saw the original units when we took Amtrak to the west coast.
I've always liked this scheme, so hope to see it in action. As a consolation prize, would also be happy to see any of the 'original' locomotives CN still utilizes in operation. We saw a GT unit prepping for scrap in Memphis, and also the Woodstock switcher for a great distance away, but still looking for a close up in action.
UPDATE: SIGHTING OF 'ORIGINAL' UNIT 5814 IN FULTON, KY ON 11/28/2020. PARKED IN YARD, DOES NOT COUNT UNTIL WE SEE ONE ON THE MOVE!
According to HeritageUnits.com, there are 7 of these still in service.
Any of the 10 Units - 5828 / 5869 / 5872 / 6017 / 6022. /6075 / 6078 / 6111 / 6163 / 6179
Two units - 4021 and 4023
Distinctive bright green and yellow paint.
Any of the 10 Units - 7010 thru 7019
Pretty cool orange and blue scheme.
Norfolk Southern 'Conrail' Heritage Unit #8098 - Was #1 on the original list, caught in Kentucky on Thanksgiving Day 2020.
Kansas City Southern Locomotive - Was #2 on the original list, finally saw one in December 2020, have seen a few more since.
Snow Scene - Was #9 on the original list, had a nice snow storm in Nashville in February 2021, caught plenty of trains in the snow.
ATSF Warbonnet - Was #8 on the list at one point, finally saw one of less than 49 still in active service in La Plata, MO on 9/2!
CSX 911/ 1776 / 3194 - These were #9 at one point, along with CSX 911. We've seen each of these units at least twice now, still looking for the 911 unit. Update - Caught 911 on Sunday, December 19th, 2021!
CSX Locomotive 5500 - "Spirit of Cincinnati" - Had ascended to #1 on the list after the Conrail Heritage Unit was captured, caught this train on Sunday, March 27th, 2022.
Norfolk Southern Locomotive 8099 - Southern Heritage Unit - Was up to #2 as of December of 2021, but then derailed on its side. No word on status, so will remove from the list for now.
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