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CSXT 1776 "Spirit of our Armed Forces" leads B451 the evening Rock Runner returning empties from Bladensburg, MD back to Millville, WV. Seen here crossing the well known wooden trestle thru Harpers Ferry's Lower Town at about 1045pm on June 6, 2023.
The GE built ES44AC engine combines the CSX dark blue and yellow colors on the front of the locomotive with gray camouflage on the sides and top. The paint scheme celebrates the five main branches of military service and features the CSX Pride in Service logo along with the logos of the program partners — Wounded Warriors, Blue Star Families, Operation Homefront and Operation Gratitude.
A double exposure was used to capture both the night sky and lit up scene.
After having to wait longer than expected thanks to a wannabe Ms. Evel Knievel, M203 finally gets moving again after flagging the crossing per company policy until the track inspector could arrive a little before 1am. 6-13-22
After waiting for 3 northbounds M209 continues its way to Louisville. In Dayton, it’s home to Wright Patterson Air Force Base and so seeing 1776 is just a little more special. As always thank you to all the Men and Woman who serve all across our country protecting our freedom.
M209-09 (Walbridge, OH - Louisville, KY)
CSXT 1776 ES44AC
CSXT 3109 ES44AC
CSX 1776 glides south through the Nashville National Cemetery as its brings I129-23 into the Music City.
Merry Christmas folks!
As I was driving up the road from shooting the train in a previous location, I was looking for a quick spot to grab a shot as the train was fast approaching. Seen here the CSXT 1776 rounds the final curve into Millville, WV and provided for a nice elevated shot of the engine.
CSX M415 makes its way out of Virginia and into North Carolina at Forest Road with a very nice lash up including 1776 leading the way to Rocky Mount.
After making it to Deshler from Dayton in under 4 hours, I142 would wait for 4 trains in Deshler before making their way around the corner to finish the last few miles of the long journey from Jacksonville.
Csx I142-27 (Jacksonville, FL - North Baltimore, OH)
CSXT 1776 ES44AH
CSXT 3366 ET44AC
CSX Q409 heads south on the Charleston Subdivision for Waycross via Savannah as it passes MP450 on the former Atlantic Coast Line’s “A Line.” Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
CSXT 1776, the spirit of armed forces unit, holds at the yard limits in Millville, WV, as the train awaits permission from dispatch to enter into the stone mine.
An incredibly late CSX Q45325 on its final few miles from its southbound trip from Waycross’ Rice Yard to Hialeah Yard. Laying over at Lakeland’s Winston Yard overnight on the 25th, it would finally traverse the SFRC on the afternoon of September 26th, passing through Opa-Locka at 6:45 PM. #CSX1776 [ES44AH], CSX’s Pride in Service locomotive honoring U.S. armed forces, leads the manifest, taking in that sweet golden hour light clearing Dunad St. #911, CSX’s Pride in Service ES44AH commemorating First Responders, was a couple cars deep acting as DPU.
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Opa-Locka, FL
SFRTA Mainline
09-26-2021 | 6:45 PM
ID: CSX Q45325
Type: Manifest
Direction: Southbound
Car Count: 131
1. CSX ES44AH #1776 [Spirit of Our Armed Forces]
2. CSX ES44AH #911 [Spirit of Our First Responders]
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© Vicente Alonso 2021
CSX Q409 does track speed through Patterson as it closes in on its final destination of Waycross. Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
With the prime mover running near or at full throttle, CSX 1776 leads the southbound M203 train southbound by the old Halls siding south of Adairsville, Georgia.
The 1776 is a member of the trio of Pride in Service units and the last of the three I needed leading, admittedly I still need a daylight shot of it leading.
CSXT 1776, the spirit of armed forces unit, heads west through Sandy Hook, MD as the train prepares to enter the Shenandoah Subdivision and head to Millville, WV to be loaded up with stone.
Recently CSX painted two GE ES44AH locomotives in commemorative paint schemes. The first, #1776, honors US veterans and features a neat camo-inspired paint job. The second, #911, is painted like a fire truck, honoring firefighters and EMS workers. It's pretty cool to see CSX doing things like this! Here we see 1776 and 911 waiting in CSX's Wyoming, MI yard (under the watchful eye of the yard master in East Tower) to depart on Q328 to Detroit later that evening. The two locomotives came up from Chicago on Q326 trailing the SD40-2 duo they're still coupled to.
Taken on CSX property with permission and proper PPE.
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Just after 4pm, CSX Q409 glides through a light snow fall, in New Market, NJ. With the good amount of snow on the ground and a westerly wind, the unmistakable sound of the FDL motors could be heard for over ten minutes before appearing in this view. What made Q409 more unusual is the appearance of all three of CSX's "Pride In Service" locomotives, which have been in storage since mid-2020. They went north on Q410 few days earlier, to much fanfare. Here they're returning south to Waycross, GA., where the weather is undoubtedly warmer.
CSX Q409 heads south on the Savannah Subdivision for Waycross via Savannah as it takes the West Route at Alabama Junction in Savannah. Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
Ever since April 30, 2019 when these two units made their debut I have been trying to catch them. When I heard they were going to be at the NC Transportation Museum I cancelled all plans for that Saturday. Since I'm partial to red, the 911 is my favorite but both are fine looking locomotives!
CSX Q409 slowly approaches the SE Screven signal after taking the siding after dropping off 10 or so cars off at Jesup so that they could meet a NB here. Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
That day, but I wasn't going to let it stop me from getting some shots of this locomotive. Happy 4th of July everyone! : )
CSX Q409 heads south on the Charleston Subdivision for Waycross via Savannah as it passes the Amtrak station for Yemassee on the former Atlantic Coast Line’s “A Line.” Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
CSX 1776 leads the M203-10 through Acworth with 9000 feet of autoracks for Baldwin, Florida. This is the final Pride in Service unit I needed leading.
CSX S554-05 led by 1776 (Honoring Our Veterans) at Monroe Yard (milepost SF. 305.3) in Monroe, NC with equipment for the upcoming Military Parade in Washington, DC
CSXT 1776 holds at the entry gates to the Millville, WV stone mine, as the train blocks crossings through the small town that prompted many angry drivers and pedestrians, but led to a group of happy rail buffs.
CSXT 1776, one of the three specially painted "Spirit" units on the CSX roster (this one in a camo scheme to honor veterans), leads X569 through Pine Junction in Gary, IN.
Getting a bit of a workout, Fresh out of storage and working as the DPU on CSX Q410-14 (GA to NY) is CSX #1776 ES44AH, Spirit Of Our Armed Forces. After the return trip from NY to GA this unit is supposed to be put back in storage. The head end power was CSX #911 & #3194
CSXT 1776, the spirit of armed forces unit, is seen holding at the entrance to the Millville, WV stone mine as the train awaits to be re loaded with stone for Benning Yard.
CSX Q409 heads south on the Nahunta Subdivision for Waycross via Savannah as it passes the Full Gospel Holiness Church in Allenhurst. Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
Got word a day in advance ( Thanks DD) that Q410-14 was departing Waycross GA with all 3 CSX dedicated engines for power. #911 leading, 1st Responders, #3194 trailing, Law Enforcement and the mid train DPU #1776, Military. These 3 units were taken out of storage for an exercise run from GA to NY, And the return trip on Q409. They are then going back into storage.
CSX Q409 heads south on the Charleston Subdivision for Waycross via Savannah as it passes the Amtrak station for North Charleston on the former Atlantic Coast Line’s “A Line.” Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
A welcomed visitor rolled through today on CSX Q404 and it brought along 2 other friends. Yardley PA
CSX #1776 ES44AH, Honoring Our Armed Forces.
CSX 1776 leads coke train B157 across the Monongahela River as viewed from the Homestead, PA side on March 30, 2024. I'm not a big fan of the CSX specially painted GEVO fleet, but since I was in the area, and it was there, I made an effort to catch it. Later that day the CSX Conrail heritage unit came through leading a freight. Too bad they couldn't do more with the front of the cabs on them instead of the standard CSX scheme.
Incidentally this is the site of the famous Pinkerton Strike. On July 6, 1892, striking steel mill workers and their families engaged 300 Pinkerton guards in a fierce 12-hour gun battle at the mill pump house. After the chaos had settled, seven employees and three Pinkertons were killed, leaving the community stunned and devastated. There is a commemorative plaque at the pump house, which is just to the right of where I took this photo. This spot is now a nice little park with parking where you can sit in your car and then just walk a few feet to get a train photo. Too bad CSX traffic volume is way down from past levels.
I had gotten a heads up that CSX train Q409-18 had left Rocky Mount, NC about 10:00 PM? I was determined to get this train because it had all three Pride in Service locomotives in the consist. What should have been a two hour trip from Rocky Mount to Fayetteville, NC ended up taking over five hours. I finally got this train at 3:05 AM on Sunday morning. It was well worth the wait! CSX 1776 leads this train with CSX 3194 second. CSX 911 was a mid train DPU.
The video version can be seen here.
CSX Q409 heads south on the Nahunta Subdivision for Waycross via Savannah as it prepares to enter the Jesup Sub & drop off 10 or 12 cars so they can fit in the siding at Screven to meet a W train. Powering the train on this day is the “Hardin Triplets,” CSX’s Spirit engines which honor the armed forces (the 1776; leading), law enforcement (3194; trailing), & first responders (911; mid-train DPU). These engines were the talk of the week after surprisingly being brought out of a year & a half long period of sitting in storage in Waycross after being tagged for “Special Events Only” a week earlier when they were surprisingly assigned to take Q410 north to Selkirk, NY. Not knowing how long they would stay in service with rumors going around that this run was just to make sure that they were mechanically good before going back into storage, I made sure to get out & get them while I could when they came back south a week later on 410’s counterpart. 2-21-21
With two thirds of the Pride in Service fleet on point powering the train north, CSX G502-01 is racing through Acworth, Georgia on a lovely quite early Fall night. The 1776, saluting the Veterans of the Armed Forces, and the 3194, saluting the Law Enforcement community, are taking the empty grain train to Chattanooga, Tennessee enroute to Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
After arriving at Corbin, CSX 911 and 1776 take on fuel next to the Corbin depot. These two attracted a lot of attention, as many employees and other came out to see the special engines.
CSX I162-29 has CSX 1776 "Spirit Of Our Armed Forces" leading headed eastbound through Clyde NY bound for Port Newark NJ 12-30-23.
CSX I162-27 has CSX 1776 "Spirit Of Our Armed Forces" leading headed eastbound through Clyde NY bound for Worcester MA 1-28-24.
One of the many spectators on the 911-116 duo was Jimmy Hendrickson. Jimmy is a Vietnam Vet who hired on the L&N back in the late 70's. Having experienced L&N, Family Lines, Seaboard System, and now CSX, Jimmy now takes care of crossing signals and is set to retire this month. He was very excited to have his photo made with the Spirit of out Armed Forces. Quite the cool guy!
Happy Independence Day!