Appropriate Engines for modern CSX coal train in W

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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What are the appropriate diesels used to haul coal through West Virginia, Virgina and maryland (modern era)?
AC4400
SD70MAC
GE Dash 8-40CW
Other?

Thanks

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All of those units see general service.From pushers to mine runs from mine runs to hot shot pig/stack trains.The railroads will use their units as they see fit and make no apologies for doing so.

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There is a fantastic video/DVD by Pentrex on CSX’s Mountain Sub, “Up, Over, Around, and Through”. Most of the power consists of C44W-ACs and SD70MACs, but some other units do appear. If you are interested in this region, Pentrex’s video/DVD is a must have.

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It depends on how you define the modern era. For the present day on the old C&O, you’ll want big GEs (wide cabs); this applies for mainline trains and for mine shifters. Main line train will get two GEs and mine shifters around here usually get a single unit.

If you want to backdate just a little use GP40-2s or GP40s on mine shifters, generally two units with a slug cut inbetween them for xtra tractive effort. Mainline trains had a mix of 6-axle EMD or GE power; just about anything went. SD50s were used as pushers from Ronceverte, WV east - they used to put on quite a show eastbound at White Sulphur Springs.

There were also occasional appearances put in by Conrail or leased engines.

Hope this helps

work safe

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AC60CW s and lets not forget the lease units from various leasers such as FURX and HLCX that are usually SD40-2 or SD40-2R s.

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Whare can I find A CSX 23480 Model Locomotive

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What type of locomotive is CSX 23480, Jdursch?