Eastern Railroad Discussion > NS 1776 (Bell) first run

Norfolk Southern's newest special paint unit made it's first run today hauling a short OCS consist west to meet up with the UP Big Boy in Chicago. Shown late day at Rootstown, Ohio on the NS Cleveland Line. There were plenty of westbounds running a couple hours ahead of the OCS, including this one that had a pair of KCS units in the locomotive consist. I've always enjoyed photos at this location, seeing the trains come around the curve at speed.

Roger Durfee
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Another earlier westbound had a pair of BNSF units behind the NS 1000.

Roger Durfee
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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It will be night before they get to Vermilion.
Good catch !!

I really like that red color. Nice shots!

Superior photos - Her paint job certainly looks better than the N&W Bicentennial paint scheme!
Bob

Nice bunch, and you got the better light and sky on the 1776...

JG

Nice catch on the 1776. 

The NS1776 first run over the Horseshoe Curve (on cam) was a sight to see.
I'm happy to be alive to witness these tributes to our Nation's Celebration. I was here in 1976 to serve on a local Bicentennial Committee to organize activities for the Sports Car Club of America's activities.
It was honor although just seen as a "duty" by me at the time. Most would never realize there were (are) so many restrictions in graphic presentations. As the appointed artist I became aware quickly, the logos and other graphis were proprietary and you could not deviate!
I still have a few selections of the Letterheads and Envelopes from 1976.
Where in the Heck did those years go?
Gonut

A great photo of the Norfolk Southern 1776 engine.  Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
John in White Marsh, Maryland

Great catch and shots of the OCS.
Gary 

First class views. Thanks.