What Railroad is HLCX?

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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I got caught at a grade crossing on the way home tonight, and saw an engine I have never seen before. This was on the old B&O line running into Philadelphia (now CSX). The lead engine was what I thought to be solid marroon in color with only HLCX in gold or yellow on its side. The engine had a very short hood to the front, and almost looked new. It was very clean and shined in the little light available. I also noticed the horn was very different from what I am used to on this line. (at least it was very different that close.) I did not see any other markings or an engine number. The engine that followed it was an everyday CSX in grey/blue with a mixed freight behind. Any ideas what this might be?

Ken

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HLCX is a leasing company that leases locomotives to railroads. Unless you have a engine # it will be hard to identify the unit without further details.

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Helm Leasing … Here in Ohio, the regional railroads lease from them.

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Grayson and Buckeye,

Many thanks.

Ken

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You’ll also see them in blue or in the original owner’s colors with the original lettering painted over and Helm lettering stenciled in…

http://www.hlmx.com/locomotive.htm

bigwally