CSX Debuts Veterans and First Responders Units

I like both units, but I favor 911 more. That is a nice paint job. And from what I understand, both units have Leslie RS5T horns.

I’m sorry to all CSX fans, but they are no match for NS’s 911 and 6920 IMHO! I think they copied NS with the number 911. I like 1776 Better then 911. They are both decent.

Betcha 1776 gets in grade-crossing wrecks because no one can see it. 

i hope these get made in o gauge

Paigetrain, I'd say the odds of that are VERY good... 

Conrail6358 posted:

Paigetrain, I'd say the odds of that are VERY good... 

That’s good to hear! Love these schemes and what they represent.

Actually, CSX repainted their unit that was already numbered 911 so I’m not sure they’re “copying” anything. The matte digital camo unit is nothing short of a work of art by the designer, Tyler Hardin, and the Huntington Heavy Repair Paint Shop. Kudos all the way around. 

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Tyler’s work, he did the Santa Train posters with Clinchfield 800 and even designed our Kentucky Steam Heritage logo. I think all of you are going to be happy when you see these units trackside and let’s not lose sight why these units were painted in the first place between the Wounded Warrior Fund and First Responders groups  

I like both units, the 911 unit is very attractive. It's nice to see CSX do some special schemes of thier own. 1776 in camo is very attractive and most likely it's better looking in person than most photos.

Dave

These are beautiful units all the way around.  Very impressive for sure!

if any manufacturer is planning to do these, please take note on number board placement being above the windshield on both units!! 

You know MTH will have these out in a heartbeat - Railking, Premier and G scale. Matching cars too I bet.

The more you look at the pictures the more you can tell a lot went into these designs.  I like that the trucks, under frame, tanks, and what not are black to focus in on the actual paint schemes.  Especially like the flag on the window of 1776.

The modern digital camo is a standout feature on the 1776.    The other excellent veteran-themed engines have not attempted this treatment.

Both are good designs. I'd like to see them in person.

Both look really sharp! I prefer the 1776. My only issue with it is the white lettering on the side is kind of hard to read.

I have to say I like CSX's first responder scheme better than NS's. It reminds me of a fire truck.

I love the digital Camo

I just did a search for more pictures and there's a printed decal set already out there! ( and in many scales!)

https://www.cmrproducts.com/cs...1776-locomotive-set/

palallin posted:

Betcha 1776 gets in grade-crossing wrecks because no one can see it. 

Grim prediction, but I believe the mandatory reflective sill stripes have yet to be added to the 1776. 

Jeff78rr posted:

These are beautiful units all the way around.  Very impressive for sure!

if any manufacturer is planning to do these, please take note on number board placement being above the windshield on both units!! 

Very sharp looking locomotives.Never thought CSX would do some thing like this.But I think that a lot of railroads are doing locomotives like this.CSX just got tired of being odd man out.Its all good thou.On side note CSX is going to lengthen a siding near me.I cross tracks and saw work crews with new rail.

Jeff78rr posted:

These are beautiful units all the way around.  Very impressive for sure!

if any manufacturer is planning to do these, please take note on number board placement being above the windshield on both units!! 

Your right of course but both Lionel and MTH will use the ES44ac that they have been using for years now. But both units have by Lionel and MTH do have the number boards above the windshields, they may not be AH's but they should be close.

Dave

I just read that CSX 911 and 1776 are in Baltimore at the B&O Museum this weekend! 

Farmer_Bill posted:

I just read that CSX 911 and 1776 are in Baltimore at the B&O Museum this weekend! 

Is this confirmed? Also where did you hear this?

Read it on a railfan forum.  I haven't personally confirmed it by going to the museum but it seems credible. 

NS6770Fan posted:

Farmer_Bill posted:

I just read that CSX 911 and 1776 are in Baltimore at the B&O Museum this weekend! 

Is this confirmed? Also where did you hear this?

I saw it on the Facebook page for the Baltimore Chapter NRHS.

Here were the units yesterday at the B&O Museum!

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