A question for CSXperts: Were SD38-2's ever used in main line service?

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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I’ve seen many photos of former L&N SD38-2’s in CSX paint, but they’ve always been in yards. Did CSX ever run any of these on the main line?

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To my knowledge, no. At least not in the CSX era. Union Pacific as well, as all of their SD38-2’s are designated as “UPY” units.

Matt

3

Thanx Matt, I kind of suspected that - since none of them are equipped with dynamic brakes.

BTW: What does “UPY” mean - “U.P. Yard service”?

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Yeah, and it’s treated as a different roster from UP’s road units. I believe there are even duplicate numbers between UPY and UP. It is all Union Pacific, though.

Matt

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Yes, UP has too many units to for the 4 digit numbering. Rather then go to 5 digit they started useing UPY reporting marks for there yard locos.