July 15, 2006
Retirements
RCPHE4: 9119, 9120, 9122, 9125
RCPHG4: 9134
GP39: 4286
SWMT: 1067
GP40-2: 6473 (wreck)
RDSLUG: 2243 (wreck)
SD40-2: 8026, 8078, 8126, 8847
B30-7: 5515, 5516, 5518, 5535, 5538, 5542, 5545, 5548, 5555, 5562, 5572, 5573 (only 13 left active and 4 stored)
B36-7: 5808, 5818, 5832, 5874
Storage
RCPHG4: 9242, 9244 (Waycross)
SWMT: 1025 (HHR)
GP39: 4290 (HHR)
B30-7: 5509, 5528, 5560, 5574 (All are new except 5560, which was the only B30-7 in storage that was not reired)
B36-7: 5869, 5886, 5900, 5921 (5900 is the only new one to the list)
GP40-2: 6130, 6361 (HHR & Cumberland, respectively - most likely awaiting repairs)
Mother/Slug Update
6958 ex-6389 2358 ex-6834 (GP40)
6959 ex-6096
6960 ex-4448
6961 ex-6082
6962 ex-4410
6963 ex-4447
6964 ex-4416
6965 ex-4438
6966 ex-4444
6967 ex-4414
6968 ex-6136
6969 ex-6301
GP40-2's 4404, 4413 (new YN3 repaint), 4437, 4446 and 6090 are at Patterson, GA (Progress Rail) and are in the running to become 6970-6974. No additional slug information at this time.
Other News
CSX's ES44AC GEVO's are actually classed as ES44AH, just as the AC4400CW's (495-599, 5101-5122 are CW44AH) denoting their heavier weight (ballast). Meanwhile, these units' DC counterparts (CSX 5200-5501) will be cycled through GE at Erie to get a software upgrade which takes 25 days per unit.
GP39 4291, one of 3 GP39's without a yard slug, was tagged "HHR ASAP", whether this is good or bad has yet TBD. It will most likely either be mated to a slug (1025?) or retired.
CSX has made it apparent they will be retiring SD40-2 upon major failures, or even minor failures in some cases.
SD50 to SD50-2 conversions include 8563, while GP40-2 to GP38-2S conversions include 4441, 6011 and 6115.
March 25, 2008
A quick update as the mother slug program continues and the details become available. Slugs through 2358 have been completed, while mother units through 6957. A complete list of histories is listed below:
GP40-2 Mothers Road Slugs
6951 / ex-6351 2351 / ex-6605 (GP40 from deadline)
6952 / ex-6357 2352 / ex-9124 (RCPHE4 remote control drone, formerly GP40 6643)
6953 / ex-4433 2353 / ex-6639 (GP40 from deadline)
6954 / ex-6103 2354 / ex-9121 (RCPHE4 remote control drone, formerly GP40 6629)
6955 / ex-6365 2355 / ex-4280 (GP39 from deadline)
6956 / ex-4440 2356 / ex-4289 (GP39 from deadline)
6957 / ex-4443 2357 / ex-9720 (MofW GP40 from deadline, formerly 6792)
Now onto the never-ending retirements. Consisting mostly of older GE's, but also a few surprises:
Retirements
B36-7: 5841, 5855, 5860, 5899, 5906, 5922
SD40-2: 8078, 8159
Storage
B36-7: 5811, 5832, 5847
SD40-2: 8067, 8089, 8131, 8210, 8337, 8360, 8423, 8432, 8473, 8847
While most of these units could be waiting for a turn in the shop, 8337 and 8423 have been stored for quite some time now. Also of note, recently retired 8078 was previously in storage at Russell, KY.
MPU 35
-February 5, 2008
It's been several months since I have updated, so bare with me as I try to cover all of what has occured.
RETIREMENTS
RCPHE4: 9119, 9120, 9121, 9122, 9124
RCPHG6: 9302 (wreck damage)
B30-7: 5502, 5505, 5525, 5530, 5531, 5541, 5564, 5578, 5579, 5807(2)
B36-7: 5827, 5831, 5835, 5836, 5858, 5905
GP39: 4285
SD40-2: 8802, 8816, 8861
SD40: TORC 997
Now we'll move onto other news-worthy items...
*Since the last updated CSX has taken delivery of more new GEVO's. The newest batch are now classified as "ES44AH" and are numbered in the 700-800 series with orders to 820 nearly complete.
*CSX has also taken delivery of a new genset switcher numbered 1300, classified as 3GS21B.
*More recently, CSX has turned up a few new mother/slug sets! The first new mother/slugs sets in nearly a decade, since the 2331-2350 batch arrived in the late-90's. Although details are not available at this juncture, so far there are 3 new sets: GP40-2 Mothers 6951-6953 (ex-6351, 6357, 4433 respectivley) are mated to Road Mates 2351-2353, respectively. The road mate histories are included in the unknown details; however, several retired GP39/GP40 hulks (including 6605, 6639, 9121, 9124, 4280, 4289) were sent from Huntington, WV to Waycross, GA several months ago (the conversions are being done in Waycross). Also a possibility in the mix is retired CR GP38 7725. This unit has been onNS and CSX property since the CR acquisition, without being relettered or renumbered. The unit was stored in Cumberland, MD and then transfered to Waycross, with "Hold for slug conversion" stenciled on it.
*A head-on collision occured in mid-December between a run-away welded rail-train and a stationary mixed freight train. Nobody was injured as the freight train's crew fled the train when they saw the run-away approaching. No fatalities goes only as far as crew members, as the units on the rail train will likely be write-offs. CSX 6473 and slug 2243 are mangled, while the single unit on the frieght, CW40-8 7847, although badly damaged, was still not as bad as the mother/slug set, and will likely be repaired.
MPU 34
-August 12, 2007
Here is a list of the SD40-2s currently stored. At this writing, it is still not set in stone whether these units will be traded in for new units or are just being stored during a downturn in business. In past years, CSX has stored their SD50 fleet for several months during slow periods. When trading in power, CSX takes the units with the worst maintenance records, regardless of current status. In other words, they get rid of the units that have cost them the most money since built, even if they are currently 100%. This listonly 74 units on it, including retired 8126, 8257 and side-lined 8859.
8022, 28, 40, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 58, 59, 64, 70, 92, 93
8103, 06, 11, 26, 27, 29, 31, 51, 57, 59, 61, 99
8203, 05, 09, 11, 57
8328, 37, 76, 80
8409, 13, 23, 46, 48, 49, 52, 60, 62, 71, 72, 74, 78, 82, 85, 88
8805, 08, 09, 12, 16, 18, 20, 21, 28, 37, 56, 59, 61, 69, 70, 72, 74, 75, 76, 80, 81, 84, 85
SD70AC / SD80AC renumberings are coming along quickly, clearing the 700-800 series for new GE's. Renumbered so far are:
SD70AC SD80AC
Old-New# Old-New #
700-4500 800-4590
701-4501 802-4592
708-4508 804-4594
709-4509 806-4596
711-4511 807-4597
715-4515 809-4599
717-4517 810-4600
718-4518 812-4602
727-4527
731-4531
732-4532
737-4537
740-4540
743-4543
745-4545
748-4548
750-4550
756-4556
757-4557
758-4558
761-4561
767-4567
769-4569
774-4574
783-4583
MPU 33
-June 23, 2007
First off, the CW44AH redesignation is now complete; including for CW44AC's 495-599 and 5101-5122.
With ES44DC's encroaching into B30-7 territory, CSX is making room in the 5500-series. With B30-7 5500 already retired, 5501 has been renumber 5807 (just below the B36-7 fleet). ES44DC's are now 5200-5501. Also to note while on the B30-7 topic, 5531 has been retired.
Also being renumbered are the 700-series SD70AC's and 800-series SD80AC's. CSX 700-789 will be renumbered 4500-4589 and CSX 800-812 will renumbered 4590-4602.
CSX will be trading in 75 SD40-2's towards an order of new units. At this time, there are no details as to which units will be traded, and whether the new order will come from GE or EMD. On top of the SD40-2's being traded, CSX is also placing additional SD40-2's into storage.
MPU 32
--May 16, 2007
Retirements
151 AC4400CW - wrecked/fire damage
4609 SD40
4618 SD40
5822 B36-7
8126 SD40-2
8257 SD40-2
This leaves 4 straight SD40's on CSX; 4607, 4612, 4617, 4621.
Downgrades
SD50-2 from SD50
8500
8508
8559
8562
8609
8619
8627
8660
8662
GP38-2S from GP40-2
6010
6031
6062
6133
6151
6346
Also of note; mother slug set 6479/2272 have be seperated. This is the second set to be seperated, joining 6440/2283 - with 2283 being stored in Russell, KY for nearly 2 years now.
CSX GP38-2 2610 was spotted in Stanley Yard a few weeks ago with its front steps and pilot gone.
MPU 31
--January 3, 2007
Recent retirements include:
B30-7: 5500, 5511, 5517, 5540
B36-7: 5820, 5830, 5848, 5862, 5871
CW44-9: 9011 (wrk)
GP39: 4288
RCPHG4: 9247
SD38: 2456
SD40: 4601, 4606
CW44AC's reclassed to CW44AH: 497, 499, 506, 512, 518, 519, 523, 525, 526, 529, 530, 538, 540, 545, 548, 555, 570, 573, 575, 576, 577, 581, 582, 583, 584, 589, 590, 592, 595, 598, 5101, 5102, 5105, 5106, 5107, 5110, 5117, 5119, 5121.
CW44AH's reclassed back to CW44AC: 502, 516, 558, 596.
GP38-2S conversions include 6158 and 6362
SD50-2 conversions include: 8523, 8535, 8591, 8644, 8645, 8657, 8663, 8664. Of those, 8644 and 8645 were renumbered to their corresponding MofW series numbers - 2475 and 2476. 8673 was renumbered 2496, but was not converted to an
SD50-2.
MPU 30
--November 7, 2006
-CSX continues their downgrading programs; GP382S's are at 35 units, while SD50-2's are at 75. Also joining the downgrade group is a new class: SD382S. These are basically the same as the GP40-2 downgrade to GP382S, only this is SD40-2 downgrade to SD382S. The first two units to be done are yard engines 2443 and 2445. SD45-2 8973 has also been downgraded into an SD40-2.
-Another new class of locomotive, although not a downgrade, is CW44AH. This is CSX's new designation for the "heavyweight" AC4400CW's. CSX's standard AC4400CW's weight 412,000 pounds, however the "heavyweights", or "magnums" weight 432,000. This extra weight comes from added frame steel and increases tractive effort. CSX also has ballasted AC6000CW's, SD70MAC's, SD80AC's and ES44DC's. The AC4400CW's that have been reclassed as CW44AH's include: 495,96,98,500-05,09,16,20-22,24,27,31-37,39,41-44,46-47,49-54,56-69,70-72,74,78-80,85-86,88,91,93-94,96,97,99,5103-04,08-09,11-16,18,20,22.
MPU 29
--October 26, 2006
--UPDATE: Oct-31
The ex-NS B40-8 have been spotted on CSX in Cumberland, MD. NS 4803, NS 4812 and CSX 5968 were present on October 25th. This is evidence that these units will be numbered above CSX's exsisting B40-8's. The units will be 5962-5979, putting all ex-CR B40-8's under one roof and bringing CSX's B40-8 count to 50 units. Granted CSX renumbers the units in order, this is what the roster will look like:
5962 ex NS 4800 ex CR 5063 NS paint
5963 ex NS 4801 ex CR 5064 CR paint
5964 ex NS 4802 ex CR 5066 CR paint
5965 ex NS 4803 ex CR 5067 CR paint
5966 ex NS 4804 ex CR 5068 NS paint
5967 ex NS 4805 ex CR 5069 NS paint
5968 ex NS 4806 ex CR 5072 NS paint
5969 ex NS 4807 ex CR 5073 CR paint
5970 ex NS 4808 ex CR 5077 CR paint
5971 ex NS 4809 ex CR 5078 CR paint
5972 ex NS 4810 ex CR 5079 CR paint
5973 ex NS 4811 ex CR 5081 CR paint
5974 ex NS 4812 ex CR 5082 NS paint
5975 ex NS 4813 ex CR 5083 CR paint
5976 ex NS 4814 ex CR 5084 NS paint
5977 ex NS 4815 ex CR 5085 CR paint
5978 ex NS 4816 ex CR 5088 CR paint
5979 ex NS 4817 ex CR 5089 NS paint
UPDATE: Oct-31
CSX 5968 was the first unit to be released from Cumberland, still wearing it's NS black paint, with logos painted out and CSX patch added. One of the unit's first stops was in Grand Rapids. Here's a photo of the unit: http://www.railroadfan.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10066/CSXT%205968%20Northbound%20as%20Part%20of%20Q392-27s%20Consist%20at%20Lilley%20Road%20-%20Plymouth_800x533.jpg
MPU 28
--October 17, 2006
CSX has acquired 18 B40-8's. The units have been rumored to be number in the mid 5700's (5760's-5780's) but this makes no sence. I would expect to see them numbered on top of CSX's current fleet (5930-5961), making the 18 acquiree's 5962-5979. Where might these be coming from? Why, Norfolk Southern. All ex-Conrail. So, the CR-painted unit count will go up on CSX, and this will also add a new paint category, as CSX will be running around with patched NS units. These have all been gathered at Enola, PA.
Also to be noted, NS is planning on dismissing their ex-CR GP15-1's in Jan-07. Possibly keeping 5 is the word. Apparently, this has nothing to do with CSX and the B40-8 acquisition.
MPU 27
--August 6, 2006
-The latest YN3 update included 19 units from over the past 2 months and has taken 8 units off the Pre-YN2 list, including 6 Conrail painted units.
-Ex-CR MT6 1018 has been reactivated after being retired since 2003. This unit is a replacement slug for 2445, the newest yard mother conversion. 2445 is the former 8195. 2443 was the next SD40-2 yard conversion that was due out, however, the 2443 and 2444 spots were skipped. The are going to be filled, as SD40-2 8188 is due to become 2443.
-Since the April update, the SD50-2 conversions have really taken off. Of the 26 propsed slots for maintenance of way service in the 2474-2499 series; 2474, 77, 79, 80, 83, 85, 89, 93 and 99 have been filled by their corresponding number in the 8499, 8644-8659, 8668-8676. Other conversions include: 8511, 15, 24, 29, 31, 43, 45, 56, 60, 64, 70, 74, 83, 87, 92, 8600, 25, 36, 39, 40, 55.
MPU 26
--April 4, 2006
-CSX 8653 (ex-CR 6736) has been completed as the second SD50-2 downgrade, joining CSX 8638, while 8669 has also been done. 8653 has been renumbered 2484 while 8669 has been renumbered 2492. Along with the aformention SD50's 8637-8659 going into maintenance of way service, SD50's 8499, 8668-8676 will also be joining them. For some reason, the 8660-8667 block was excluded. This allows the former CR units from 8644-8659 and 8668-8676 to fit perfectly in the 2475-2499 block (8653/2484, 8669/2492 match up perfectly), but what about 8499, 8637-8643?
-CSX MP15AC 1156 and SD70MAC 775 have been repaired and repainted, after cab and fire damage, respectively.
MPU 25
--March 28, 2006
-CSX has received their ex-Amtrak F40's from Ohio Central. The units are equipped with 2600 gallon fuel tanks and new air reservoirs, as are CSX's original F40's. The units will be stripped of paint, repaired and repainted.
-CSX has received the first 18 GEVO's of their second order of 100 from GE, numbers 5300-5317.
-SD40-2 8195 has been renumbered 2443 and mated with MT6 slug 1007.
-SD50 8653 will be sent to Waycross, GA to be downgraded and renumbered. This is one of the SD50's now in MofW service. It will presumable be renumbered into the 4600-series on top of the current MofW/yard duty SD40's.
-B30-7's 5565 and 5566 have ben retired.
MPU 24
--March 12, 2006
CSX has pressed a portion of it's SD50 fleet into maintenance duty. The units affected are in the 8637-8659 block. This includes both original CSX and ex-CR units. These units replace the recently retired C30-7s (and lone C36-7).
MPU 23
--March 2, 2006
CSX has received their F40s from Ohio Central. They have been numbered 9998-9999 as opposed to the prior word that they would be numbered 9990-9991, right underneath CSX's current F40's. CSX 1156 is being repaired from scratch, while AC4400CW 69 arrived in Huntington with front end damage.
MPU 22
--February 4, 2006
Another large motive power update is here. We'll start off with smaller and move onto bigger news. 4401 was repainted after it received a cab enhancement including new sides, doors and windows. New wrecked units include 425 with heavy front end damage after hitting a loaded coal truck; and 1156 which suffers from cab damage. The cab has been smushed down and forward, all windows are broken. Here is the word on the recently retired C30-7's (and C36-7);
CSX will be auctioning off the following units on Feb14 06:
Running Locomotives
7016 C30-7 Waycross
7037 C30-7 Waycross
7039 C30-7 Waycross
7052 C30-7 Waycross
7054 C30-7 Waycross
7055 C30-7 Waycross
7059 C30-7 Waycross
7073 C30-7 Waycross
7088 C30-7 Waycross
7121 C30-7 Waycross
7140 C30-7 Waycross
Mechanical Failures (Not Running) -- As is-Where is
7001 C30-7 Waycross
7013 C30-7 Waycross
7017 C30-7 Waycross
7018 C30-7 Waycross
7126 C36-7 Waycross
7130 C30-7 Waycross
7136 C30-7 Waycross
Also under the above category are these units:
2403 SD20-2 Huntington
2460 SD38 Huntington
2464 SD38 Huntington
2465 SD38 Huntington
2466 SD38 Huntington
2467 SD38 Huntington
4610 SD40 Huntington
4611 SD40 Huntington
4615 SD40 Huntington Wrecked
4616 SD40 Huntington
8713 SD60 Huntington Wrecked
8972 SD45-2 Huntington
Besides the recent GE retirements, the latter portion of this list eliminates 4 more non-Dash 2 EMD units; SD38's 2465, 2466 and SD40's 4611 and 4616. A photo of a some of the retired GE's can be seen HERE. The photo also includes wrecked/retired B36-7 5810.
MPU 21
--January 20, 2006
-CSX's remaining original ex-SBD C30-7s will be joining the ex-CR 7100-series GE's. The 9 C30-7s have been sold and are to be in Waycross by the end of January. Remaining unit numbers are: 7016, 7037, 7039, 7052, 7054, 7055, 7059, 7073, 7088.
-After losing it's mother (GP39 4280) to a main generator failure in late 2005, SWMT 1040 has been adopted by GP38-2 2507, which is being readied for the slug.
-All GEVO (ES44DC) units still in primer, are due at GE by January 28 for paint. 13 total units, included are: 5212, 5213, 5217, 5221, 5224, 5227, 5228, 5231, 5232, 5233, 5234, 5243, 5246.
MPU 20
--January 11, 2006
CSX's two 'new' F40PH's 9990 & 9991 are former Ohio Central 280 and 288, which are also their former Amtrak numbers. One unit will be used on the Track Geometry train, releasing GP40-2 6025 from it's lengthy job of pulling the train. The other unit will be used on the CSX Business train.
MPU 19
--January 5, 2006
-Reportedly, all 7100-series ex-CR GE's have been marked "Retired/Sold" in the CSX computer; and to be moved to Waycross, GA ASAP...RDSLUG 2348 which was wrecked, has now been repaired and repainted, along with it's mother, GP38-2 2501...SD38 2456 is in Huntington, WV with main generator problems. It is showing "Recommended Retirement" in the computer. If it's retired, it will be replaced by a new SD40-2 yard mother/slug conversion (which would be # 2443).
MPU 18
--December 28, 2005
-A rather large update is due for the motive power page...we'll start off with retirements, which are quite broad-
B36-7's 5809, 5837, 5838, 5878 and 5912; B30-7 5537; C30-7 7137; C36-7's 7131, 7133; GP39 4280, 4289; SD38 2464; CW40-8 7803; SD40-2's 8101, 8877. This list brings the C36-7 total down to one, which is 7119. It also eliminates a YN3 unit from the roster, that being 4280 (which was repainted after be repaired of $14,000 of wreck damage), mated with YN3 SWMT 1040. Known wrecked units are 7803, 8101 and 8877, all involved in 2005 derailments and 4289 with heavy fire damage.
Onto other tidbits...
-GP39 4293, previously without a mate, has now been mated to 1047, which is newly retired 4289's former mate.
-CSX has added another load test unit at Waycross, GA's Rice Yard locomotive shops. WLO-2 is former B36-7 5829 (which we thought was turned into RCPHG4 9253). It was sighted in fresh YN3 paint, still with it's 5829 numberboards. This unit will accompany WLO-1, which is also in YN3 and is former U36B 5764.
-Recent GP38-2S reclassifications include 6042, 6103, 6139, 6155 and 6245.
-CSX will be acquiring two additional ex-Amtrak F40PH's. The units are coming from Ohio Central as a trade for several retired CSX units. The new F40's will be renumbered 9990-9991 below the existing ones; number slots formerly held by the ex-CR E8 business units, while on their short stint with CSX.
MPU 17
--October 6, 2005
CSX has minimized it's 4-axle GE fleet once again. 9 B30-7's has met their fate: 5514,5523,5526,5532,5546,5547,5549,5551 and 5552. Also retired C30-7 (former CR C36-7) 7130 and the last Clinchfield SD45-2 on the roster, 8972. Also of note, GP40-2's 6046 and 6399 are now GP38-2S downgrades.
MPU 16
--September 25, 2005
CSX has curtailed it's locomitve fleet once again, this time by head-on collision. Rock trains K959 and K960 collided on September 22, 2005 in Newsoms, VA. Units involved include: CSX 8877, CSX 9011, CSX 471 & HLCX 8142. No fatalities, but crew members are hospitalized. Our thoughts are with the crews and their families. Click Here for the story ... On the flip side, the GEVO order is halfway complete with deliveries through 5256.
MPU 15
--September 4, 2005
CSX has begun taking delivery of it's new fleet of ES44DC locomotives from General Electric. At the current date, 5200-5224 are in service. Some of these units are being delivered in primer with added yellow reflective stripes. A photo of what the primered units look like can be seen here: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=117703
Here's what the rest of the units look like: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=116259
MPU 14
--August 17, 2005
CSX has repaired and repainted two wrecked units: CW40-8 7311 and RCPHE4 9125. Also, GP40-2s 6083 and 6137 are the latest GP38-2S conversions. Ex-Durham & Southern GP38-2 2557, formerly in YN1 paint has been repainted as well as receiving the cab enhancement.
MPU 13
--July 26, 2005
-CSX RCPHE4 9125, formerly GP40 6610 was involved in a collision with an ore dock chute. The remote control drone will be sent to Huntington, WV where it will be evaluated, and possibly retired.
-Also of note, 7 ex-CR 6-axle GE's have been spotted in storage in Nashville, TN.
-CSX ex-CR GP40-2 4402 was involved in a BNSF derailment of train M-MEMTUL1-23A on their Thayer South Sub near Hoxie, Arkansas. Here is a photo of the unit: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=113627
MPU 12
--July 10, 2005
CSX has reclassified 2 more GP40-2's as GP38-2S's; they are ex-WM 6159 and ex-SCL 6352. CSX has also placed an order for 100 new "Evolution Series" ES44DC's from GE. Unconfirmed road numbers will be 5201-5300.
MPU 11
--June 23, 2005
CSX has retired the 9 former Conrail C39-8s 7480-7488 after their lease expired. The units will be transferred to National Railway Equippment (NREX).
MPU 10
--May 24, 2005
-GP40-2 6070 which was previously out of service due to engine problems has been repaired and repainted at Huntington and is now back at work.
-CSX has begun a new program for SD50s, similar to that of the GP40-2s being reclassified as
"GP38-2S's". The prototype for this project is SD50 8638 which has been downgraded to 3000 HP and reclassified as an "SD50-2".
MPU 9
--May 13, 2005
Just a quick update as former RF&P GP40-2 6398 is the 5th unit to be reclassified as a GP38-2S, and 20 year old ex-CR C30-7 (downgraded C36-7) 7136 has been retired along with former CR SD45-2 8976, bringing the SD45-2 count down to 4. And lastly two new repaints of note, AC44's 217 and 340 have been repainted for a few months now. They slipped by us because they were contracted off for rebuilding and repainting after they were wrecked near Grafton, WV last May.
MPU 8
--April 20, 2005
-GP40-2 6070 has been in the Waycross deadline with engine problems for several months, it has now been moved to Huntington for evaluation/repairs. The horn and bell were removed in Waycross for another unit.
-GP38-2 2579 which suffered heavy damage to the cab in a sideswipe mishap in Sarnia, ONT, has also been moved to Huntington for evaluation/repairs.
-SD40 4610 has been retired due to a main generator fire and the trucks will be removed and used on MT6 1012.
Motive Power Update (MPU 7)
--April 17, 2005
SWMT 1044 which has been dead in Huntington for some time, is being rebuilt and will depart with 4282, both of which will sport fresh paint. RDMATE 2348 has also been dead in Huntington for some time now, as it suffered severe damage to it's front nose and cab. It has received the cab from retired SD40 4600. 2348 will receive a brand new nose, built from scratch. The 4600 cab was originally set to be used on wrecked GP40-2 6231, and then RDSLUG 2330. 6231 has since been retired. And finally, GP40-2 6355 has been added to the fleet of GP38-2Ss, now totaling 4.
Huntington, WV Motive Power Update (MPU 6)
--March 10, 2005
CSX SD38-2 2453 has been rebuilt at Huntington. The rebuild included a new toilet, rebuilt cab interior, new cab floor, rebuilt engine and new trucks. The unit was also repainted. Also, as reported by Brian, all units that go through Huntington for standard repairs will be repainted, too. The current list includes, GP38-2 2550, GP40-2s 6008 and 6396 and SD40-2s 8035, 8435 and 8457. All units are in YN2, except for 8035 and 8435, which wear YN1m and YN1 respectively. Also of note, the current YN3 list has grossed 500 units.
Motive Power Update (MPU 5)
--February 17, 2005
CSX GP40-2s 6072 and 6237 have been downgraded to GP38-2S's. Joining former GP40-2 6085 which has been a "GP38-2S" for some time now. GP39 4289 is in the deadline at Huntington, WV along with SWMT's 1021 and 1044.
More Wrecked Units (MPU 4)
--February 14, 2005
CSX GP38-2 2687 and GP40-2 6452 were involved in a haz-mat derailment in Paris, IL. Units are now in Avon Yard in Indianapolis with wreck damage.
Motive Power Update (MPU 3)
--February 11, 2005
CSX retirements include B23-7R 3188, B30-7 5506, C30-7s 7001, 7013, 7017, 7018 and C36-7s 7126, 7139. These retirements eliminate 3 Conrail painted units, and 2 pre-YN2 painted units… Current units stored include B30-7s 5514, 5537, 5552 and B36-7s 5809, 5810, 5838, 5878, 5912, 5922.
CSX 2579 Wrecked (MPU 2)
--February 6, 2005
CSX GP38-2 2579 was recently involved in a side swipe accident in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The unit received heavy damage to the cab. Ironically, this is the only GP38-2 that didn't receive the "Clean Cab" upgrade and YN3 paint in the 2560-2579 block of units. If CSX decides to repair it, it will most likely receive both of these modifications as it will need a new cab...
CSX Retirements (MPU 1)
--December 19, 2004
CSX has gone on another retirement spree. Retirements include SD40 4602 and 4615. These were both in YN2 paint and used in yard/MofW service. Also in the mix was SD40-2 8417 and SD60 8713; both of which were involved in the Q296 wreck in Holly a while back. And lastly, GP40-2 6231, which suffered from wreck damage as well. The 6231 was originally supposed to receive the cab from retired SD40 4600, but those plans were set aside. Road Slug 2330 is now set to receive the cab from 4600.