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NS unveils first responders’ commemorative locomotive
I hope the model train manufacturers take note of it and produce it in miniature. It would make a fine model.
The drawing is a better one, just sayin!
Wow!!! What a great tribute to North American professionals and volunteers.
Can’t wait to see more pictures of this locomotive in service.
This locomotive is a refreshing change from the usual solid black paint on Norfolk Southern locomotives. The railway should consider painting their locomotives in Tuscan red and gold trim per major maintenance and new power. .
I like the NS heritage and commemorative locomotive programs. They add a touch of class and interest to the fleet!
A stunning meld of the "right stuff
A deserved, long “public with- held” commemoration and tribute.
A dramatically presented tribute.
A dramatically liveried locomotive.
An engine to inspire safety among those in safety classes.
Is there anything about this locomotive to denigrate?.
A beautiful loco to be sure, and I would be surprised if the model manufacturers don’t offer it. The front reminds me of the CB&Q Chinese Red scheme. Thank NS and thanks first responders for all you do.
I would also like to commend Iowa Interstate for running excursions the proceeds of which fund fire departments along their route. This is a great way to not only thank, but also support, our first responders.
When I first saw the Photo I couldn’t figure out why NS was painting a Heritage Unit in the old Burlington pinstripes. Once I read the story it all came together. Would be nice if maybe BNSF would resurrect some of their fallen Flag Paint schemes, (Burlington, Great Northern, NP and the like) Maybe UP could come up with a few more of their’s (T&P, SSW, C&EI, CGW, etc;) and see if we couldn’t make train watching even more fun across this great land…
THE PICTURE OF THE LOCOMOTIVE IS PRETTY I AM GLAD NS STILL PAINTS AN HONORS MANY SEGMANTS OF OUR COUNTRY AND AS A RAILFAIL I CANT WAIT TO CHASE IT AND PHOTOGRAPH IT WHEN IT COMES TO VA IN THE SHENOAHDOAH VALLEY THANKS NS FOR A GREAT LOCOMOTIVE!
A real outstanding looking locomotive and idea. I can’t wait to see it go by Mertztown, Pa on the NS Reading Line.