In late 1970, the Clinchfield decided that additional switchers in Erwin and Kingsport were needed to help reclassify trains that entered the major yards there. However, rather than purchase new from EMD, they elected to purchase 5 used NW2's from Jacksonville Terminal and Apalachicola Northern. 1 switcher came from Jacksonville Terminal and the other 4 from Apalachicola Northern, with 360 being one from Apalachicola Northern. Still shown in its blue and white from its former owner, these units received the nickname from railroad employees "Blue Birds". This unit was sold to Clinchfield Coal Company in 1983 after the merger was complete. 35mm slide from my collection, photographer unknown.
Not
just heritage schemes, not just commemorative schemes - this album is devoted to some of the world's most interesting paint schemes, past or present.
An attempt to put the best picture of engines that represent each of America's railroads. When a better picture of an engine/type is found, it will be added.
