How many locomotives are in the NS heritage unit?
When it was all said and done the NS heritage units totaled twenty locomotives sporting classic paint schemes of by-gone “fallen flags” from the classy Southern Railway to the ill-fated Penn Central.
Where are Norfolk Southern heritage units in North Carolina?
Seven of Norfolk Southern’s heritage units are seen here around the turntable at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer during the July 4th holiday in 2012. Warren Calloway photo.
When did Norfolk Southern announce its heritage program?
When Norfolk Southern announced its Heritage Program during March of 2012 it was the most far-reaching nod to railroad history ever put together by a major, Class I system up until that time.
Where are the Norfolk Southern heritage locomotives painted?
Norfolk Southern employees in Altoona and Chattanooga, Tenn., painted GE ES44AC locomotives, while the EMD SD70ACe units were painted at Progress Rail Services’ facility in Muncie, Ind. The heritage locomotives are now hauling freight across Norfolk Southern’s 20,000-mile, 22-state network.
Where did the Norfolk Southern heritage locomotive come from?
The Heritage Locomotives represent railroads that played significant roles in Norfolk Southern’s history. The first unit, Conrail 8098, rolled out of Altoona, Pa., March 15, and the final one, Lackawanna 1074, rolled out of Muncie, Ind., on June 27.
Which is Norfolk Southern Heritage Unit Number 8114?
The Norfolk Southern heritage unit, #8114, wearing the former railroad’s livery. Warren Calloway photo.
When was the Norfolk Norfolk Heritage unit built?
In late September of 2015 Norfolk unveiled its latest heritage unit, Erie Lackawanna SD45-2 #1700 (ex-EL #3669 built in 11/72). It’s seen here leading its first run with eastbound freight 10N near Harmar, PA on October 18, 2015.