Posted by Nathan Richters on April 2, 2015  That is actually kind of cool. I wouldn't want every CSX locomotive to look like this, of course, but it is neat to see something different on CSX. Posted by FrankB on April 2, 2015  Looks sharp. If they put in yellow numberboards it would resemble a modern version of Clinchfield, itself a CSX predecessor. Posted by Wharton Separk on April 2, 2015  Interesting how what appears yellow on blue, appears gold on black ... thanks for posting Brian. Posted by Tyler Hardin on April 2, 2015  That's not too far off From being a Clinchfield unit haha. Posted by David H on April 2, 2015  April fools? Posted by YL on April 2, 2015  The black looks much nicer than the blue! Posted by John Mauro on April 2, 2015  It appears in fact as if the number boards are sitting on the front walkway! I heard that NS now has all of the former Conrail SD80MACs, including the CSX units. Did CSX receive the SD40-2's in exchange for them? Posted by D.Carleton on April 2, 2015  One would think they would have at least painted the ends yellow (give it that PL&E look). Posted by Nigel Curtis on April 2, 2015  Looking at the trucks, this one is ex Conrail Posted by on April 2, 2015  Very P&LE like. I approve! Posted by Jessica Wray on April 2, 2015  I believe they should keep those ex-NS patched paint schemes. They could call it BN1 (black nose 1). Plus, they are kinda going to be a target for railfans while they are painted in the BN1 scheme. Posted by Sid Vaught on April 2, 2015  Wow, thanks for posting. I have been waiting for these. Not a bad patch job, way above the spray can job I expected. I actually hope they keep this scheme for a while. Posted by Alan H. Chen on April 2, 2015  Weird paint scheme... Posted by Paul Lusk on April 2, 2015  I like it. Posted by Mike on April 2, 2015  Nice. I can't wait to see one in person. I'll keep an eye out in New Castle PA. I assume this nicely done patch job means they won't be repainted anytime soon. Posted by Mitch Goldman on April 2, 2015  Getting better, CSX - just needs a smoke stack, bell and a tender! Nice catch! Posted by Tom Starr on April 2, 2015  There's no mistaking the heritage of this loco from its BLACK paint and black numbers on white cab number boards! Brian , Thank You for posting . Posted by Nick Craven on April 2, 2015  Looking a bit Pittsburgh Steelers here. Posted by Allan Johnson on April 2, 2015  Built December 1970 as a SD40 for Penn Central # PC 6252 to CR 6252 then rebuilt to Dash 2 specs and Designated a SD40-2 renumbered CR 6984 then to NS 3438 in the Conrail split now CSXT 8909, a lot of history on that unit. Yellow frame stripe, Yellow face (over the white) and Yellow number boards would look sharp! Posted by Frank Shimkets on April 2, 2015  How about painting one up as a black heritage SCL unit with motto "Pulling For You"! Would be cool! Posted by Sid Vaught on April 3, 2015  Hey, Allen, how about a big "Clinchfiedld" on the side? Suits my tastes! Posted by f15chaser on April 3, 2015  I REALLY like it! Posted by landrover on April 3, 2015  That"s to Cool , I Like It, Maybe NS Will Put A White Horsehead On A Blue 80 Mac. Posted by Allan Johnson on April 4, 2015  Only if they do the chevrons on the front pilot Sid! Works for me. Posted by xBNSFer on April 6, 2015  Yeah definitely (originally) an SD40; the dynamic brake blister gives it away. The trucks wouldn't, if it was ex-Conrail! Posted by Steve Larson on April 9, 2015  So when is CSX going to create some heritage units?

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