Eastern Railroad Discussion > New group photo from NS

DC to AC rebuild program, 4 GEs and 1 EMD.
Wouldn't mind the whole NS fleet done up like this.
Note the Juniata Shop's new turntable.
Casey Thomason photo



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/19 15:13 by warren1977.

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Now THAT looks nice!!! I agree, Wish the whole fleet had these colors!!!!!

warren1977 Wrote:
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> DC to AC rebuild program, 4 GEs and 1 EMD.
> Wouldn't mind the whole NS fleet done up like
> this.
> Note the Juniata Shop's new turntable.
> Casey Thomason photo

Man, I hope Juniata and their programs won't be a victim of NS's PSR programs like so many of the other railroads that have gone this route has done to their shops and yards.  They seem to do good, quality work.

What a great shot. I'm glad someone took the time to get this "Class Picture." The new table looks great too !

I posted some additional photos on my website that were taken that day by Marc Lingenfelter:

http://www.nsdash9.com/DCtoAC.html


Chris Toth
NSDash9.com

Magazine center spread quality.
Bob
P.S. My first thought was what amazing modeling!

A unique view and a cool shot.  Been there a number of times looking through the fence in back of the turntable.  Never realized the back yards of those houses were so tiny.

Edit addition.  Just looked at Chris's sight.  I've always been a slight bit envious of Casey Thomason's job.  What a great way to spend a day at work!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/19 16:36 by stevelv.

stevelv Wrote:
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> A unique view and a cool shot.  Been there a
> number of times looking through the fence in back
> of the turntable.  Never realized the back yards
> of those houses were so tiny.
>
> Edit addition.  Just looked at Chris's sight. 
> I've always been a slight bit envious of Casey
> Thomason's job.  What a great way to spend a day
> at work!

Yeah but what a view out the bedroom window if you are a railfan!

In fact, NS is ramping up its DC-to-AC conversion program because it fits in with PSR. More bang for your buck when you can produce a like-new locomotive for half the cost of buying new.

Now if only I could find someone to do that for my car...


> Man, I hope Juniata and their programs won't be a
> victim of NS's PSR programs like so many of the
> other railroads that have gone this route has done
> to their shops and yards.  They seem to do good,
> quality work.

I used to do photos for NS years ago and I can tell you it sounds like an awesome job and at times it is. The things I got to do and places I saw most railfans don’t
On the other hand when they want a certain shot and it has to be perfect it takes the fun out of the hobby. Also the traveling can get old really quick.
There are pluses and minuses to every job

Gary


stevelv Wrote:
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> A unique view and a cool shot.  Been there a
> number of times looking through the fence in back
> of the turntable.  Never realized the back yards
> of those houses were so tiny.
>
> Edit addition.  Just looked at Chris's sight. 
> I've always been a slight bit envious of Casey
> Thomason's job.  What a great way to spend a day
> at work!

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That second image on your website is a nice photo on Marc's part.

Why does the 8520 not have the typical ac inverter cabinet ?

jmcin Wrote:
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> Why does the 8520 not have the typical ac inverter
> cabinet ?

The 8520 is an AC44C6CF, rebuilt by NS using CAF USA designed electrical components, new electrical and inverter cabinet, and a TMV control system.


Chris Toth
NSDash9.com

> Yeah but what a view out the bedroom window if you
> are a railfan!

Yep, Dormer out the rear of the second floor and add a second floor deck! Bow window off the side of the second floor for winter viewing! Web Cam!

That is one sharp photo and engine setup.

What do all the letter/number designations mean after the AC44 on the GE's?

What is the PSR Program

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pt199 Wrote:
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> What do all the letter/number designations mean after the AC44 on the GE's?

AC44C6M = AC means AC Traction motors, 44 is 4,400 horsepower, C is 3 axle trucks, 6 means 6 powered axles, and M means Modified.

AC44C6CF = AC means AC Traction motors, 44 is 4,400 horsepower, C is 3 axle trucks, 6 means 6 powered axles and CF denotes its CAF USA rebuild design specs.


Chris Toth
NSDash9.com

BNSF-4567 Wrote:
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> What is the PSR Program

"Precision Scheduled Railroading"


Chris Toth
NSDash9.com

Is this HO or N scale?  Some great modeling.   LOL