Photo: CSXT SD80MAC 4601 Still in Conrail Livery

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Hi All,

Here is a shot of a clean CSXT 4601 on Q227-27 at New London OH, I believe this is one of just three that is still in Conrail paint.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=248059&nseq=1

Mark

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Terrific shot. I still say I prefer the first 4601 who sadly was retired a few years back.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=112698&nseq=12

Kevin

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great shot. whats is the side track with the gondola used for?

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oh yeah and i think i saw that train in marion on the same day!

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It looks like a set off track. There is most likely a defect detector around and the set off track is for any car with issues.

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Actually the detector is just west of this location so I’m not sure if that is what it’s for or if it is just a MOW siding.

Kevin, I know what you mean about the road number but seeing that it went to an 80MAC, all is not lost. :wink:

Mark

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Answer: That is the Adams Stub

and…the other single track is the off of our No.1 main is the WLE

csxdispatcher

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Thanks for the information.

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Nice shot, it doesn’t surprise me that it is still in original paint. From what I understand these units are pretty much outcasts and therefore probably not a priority for new paint.

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It is for me. It is very rare for a SD80MAC to be in Georgia. I have probably seen one or two in the past two years. I have seen more SD40’s in that span including the past couple of trips 4617 has made. Feels not so good thinking about it.

Kevin