CSXT 5212 leads northbound hot intermodal I026 as it crosses over White Creek, at the north end of the Latham siding at Hopkinsville, Ky, on February 3rd, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 310.
CSX hot intermodal 025, with the 1776 specialty locomotive leading, heads south, just north of Slaughters, Ky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on February 6th, 2025. All the autoracks behind the power are carrying Tesla’s bound for southern Florida.
According to a press release from CSXT, ES44AH locomotive No. 1776, dubbed “The Spirit of Our Armed Forces,” was unveiled 0n April 30, 2019, at the railroad’s Huntington Heavy Repair shops in West Virginia.
No. 1776, renumbered from No. 3112, wears a combination standard CSX scheme on its cab and a highly detailed digital camouflage paint scheme on its long hood which adorns CSX’s new “Pride in Service” logo. The seals of the five-armed services branches are spread across the rear of the engine’s radiators, and logos for several support organizations for veterans and veterans’ families also appear on the locomotive. A screen-printed American flag covers the side cab windows.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 150.
CSX I025 with CSX NC&SL Heritage Unit 1851 leading, heads south under the Henderson By-Pass at Henderson, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on January 27th, 2025.
According to a CSX Press Release: September 20, 2024 – Railroads have long played a crucial role in shaping the economic and cultural landscapes of the United States. Among these storied lines is the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis (NC&StL) Railway, a key player in the growth of the Southeast. CSX has unveiled its 19th heritage locomotive, a tribute to the NC&StL Railway, celebrating the rich legacy of a system integral to regional development.
Operating from 1851 to 1957, the NC&StL Railway was a vital freight and passenger route, connecting communities across Tennessee and other Southern states. It facilitated the movement of goods and people, boosting commerce and fostering community development along its routes. The railway’s strategic links between Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis significantly contributed to the urban and industrial growth of these cities, supporting industries such as agriculture, coal, and manufacturing.
To honor the historical significance of the NC&StL Railway, CSX introduced the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis heritage locomotive. This initiative is part of CSX’s broader program to preserve the legacy of railroads that are now part of its extensive network. Each heritage unit is carefully crafted to pay homage to the unique identity and history of its predecessor, featuring colors and designs reminiscent of the original rail lines.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 160.
Atlantic Coast Line Heritage Unit CSXT 1871 passes the signals at the north end of Crofton, Ky, on January 31st, 2025, as it leads hot intermodal I025 southbound on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. The autoracks behind the power are hauling Tesla’s bound for Florida.
According to a CSX Press Release: November 29, 2023 – The CSX fleet of heritage locomotives is continuing to grow with the introduction of a unit painted in a custom design honoring the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Designated CSX 1871, the seventh locomotive in the heritage series was unveiled at the CSX Locomotive Shop in Waycross, Georgia, which has designed and applied the paint schemes for all the heritage units. The latest in the series features the modern CSX design on the head end, transitioning to historic paint scheme and logo of the Atlantic Coast Line at the rear.
The Atlantic Coast Line name first appeared in 1871, and the American Coast Line Railroad (ACL) was officially incorporated in 1900. The ACL extended from Georgia to Richmond, Virginia, and later expanded into Florida. In 1960, the company opened a new headquarters building in Jacksonville, which continues as CSX headquarters to this day. The ACL merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1967 to form the Seaboard Coast Line, which later became part of CSX.
“We do a lot of research on the colors and the schemes just to make sure that we get it right,” said Jeromy Hutchison, CSX carman painter. “We want to make sure we do our heritage justice.”
CSX 1871 will carry the ACL colors in service across the 20,000-mile CSX network, reinforcing employee pride in the history of the railroad that continues to move the nation’s economy with safe, reliable and sustainable rail-based transportation services.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 160.
Atlantic Coast Line Heritage Unit CSXT 1871 passes the old L&N Depot in downtown Madisonville, Ky, on January 31st, 2025, as it leads hot intermodal I025 southbound on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to a CSX Press Release: November 29, 2023 – The CSX fleet of heritage locomotives is continuing to grow with the introduction of a unit painted in a custom design honoring the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Designated CSX 1871, the seventh locomotive in the heritage series was unveiled at the CSX Locomotive Shop in Waycross, Georgia, which has designed and applied the paint schemes for all the heritage units. The latest in the series features the modern CSX design on the head end, transitioning to historic paint scheme and logo of the Atlantic Coast Line at the rear.
The Atlantic Coast Line name first appeared in 1871, and the American Coast Line Railroad (ACL) was officially incorporated in 1900. The ACL extended from Georgia to Richmond, Virginia, and later expanded into Florida. In 1960, the company opened a new headquarters building in Jacksonville, which continues as CSX headquarters to this day. The ACL merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1967 to form the Seaboard Coast Line, which later became part of CSX.
“We do a lot of research on the colors and the schemes just to make sure that we get it right,” said Jeromy Hutchison, CSX carman painter. “We want to make sure we do our heritage justice.”
CSX 1871 will carry the ACL colors in service across the 20,000-mile CSX network, reinforcing employee pride in the history of the railroad that continues to move the nation’s economy with safe, reliable and sustainable rail-based transportation services.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
CSX I025 with CSX NC&SL Heritage Unit 1851 leading, heads south as they meet their counterpart, I026, at Moore, just north of Guthrie, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on January 27th, 2025.
The track to the right is the new spur that will service the new Novelis plant being built at Guthrie.
According to a CSX Press Release: September 20, 2024 – Railroads have long played a crucial role in shaping the economic and cultural landscapes of the United States. Among these storied lines is the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis (NC&StL) Railway, a key player in the growth of the Southeast. CSX has unveiled its 19th heritage locomotive, a tribute to the NC&StL Railway, celebrating the rich legacy of a system integral to regional development.
Operating from 1851 to 1957, the NC&StL Railway was a vital freight and passenger route, connecting communities across Tennessee and other Southern states. It facilitated the movement of goods and people, boosting commerce and fostering community development along its routes. The railway’s strategic links between Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis significantly contributed to the urban and industrial growth of these cities, supporting industries such as agriculture, coal, and manufacturing.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 130.
CSXT 3228 leads hot intermodal I026 as it passes under the highway 41 overpass at Mortons Gap, Ky, on January 9th, 2026, as it heads southbound in the late evening twilight on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 800.
Southbound CSX M513 waits at Romney, south of Nortonville, Kentucky as CSX northbound Intermodal I128 passes them on track 2, on January 17th, 2025, on the Henderson Subdivision.
M513 has PCS Group Switcher 1144 as the third unit and an ex-Union Pacific 4669 with reporting marks of SPTX stenciled on the side of the cab, with both units dead in tow.
According to their website, “PSC Group provides turnkey solutions for safe and efficient rail switching in some of the most challenging and complex sites throughout North America. We manage more than 75 rail switching sites using our own fleet of advanced locomotives and mobile railcar movers, proven safety methods, and highly skilled personnel. By working closely with our customers, we tailor our services to their unique needs, utilizing over 80 locomotives, 30 mobile railcar movers (Trackmobiles and Shuttle Wagons), and more than 1,000 skilled employees to enhance safety, decrease cycle time, prevent derailments, and optimize railcar utilization.
Over the years, we have found that performing railcar switching alongside loading/unloading, railcar repair, and inspections, creates a safer and more efficient operating environment while simultaneously delivering considerable savings. By bundling these synergistic services together, we can provide the most value to our customers’ operations.”
However, I can’t find much information on the SPTX Reporting mark so if anyone can provide me with some, I’d appreciate it!
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 270.
In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, CSXT 3261 leads intermodal train, I128, around the curve at the north end of Kelly, Kentucky, on the Henderson Subdivision as they head north on March 3rd, 2024.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 70-300 @ 110mm, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO 400.
![Film Wednesday – Five Santa Fe Warbonnet units lead a loaded intermodal as it approaches one of the many tunnels in the Tehachapi mountains of California that was shot sometime in the mid 1990’s.
According to Wikipedia: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (reporting mark ATSF), often referred to as the Santa Fe or AT&SF, was one of the largest Class 1 railroads in the United States between 1859 and 1996.
The Santa Fe was a pioneer in intermodal freight transport; at various times, it operated an airline, the short-lived Santa Fe Skyway, and the Santa Fe Railroad tugboats.[2] Its bus line extended passenger transportation to areas not accessible by rail, and ferryboats on the San Francisco Bay allowed travelers to complete their westward journeys to the Pacific Ocean. The AT&SF was the subject of a popular song, Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer's "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe", written for the film The Harvey Girls (1946).
The railroad officially ceased independent operations on December 31, 1996, when it merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.
Tech Info: Camera, Nikon F3, Kodachrome Slide Film, no other data recorded
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Film Wednesday – Five Santa Fe Warbonnet units lead a loaded intermodal as it approaches one of the many tunnels in the Tehachapi mountains of California that was shot sometime in the mid 1990’s.
According to Wikipedia: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (reporting mark ATSF), often referred to as the Santa Fe or AT&SF, was one of the largest Class 1 railroads in the United States between 1859 and 1996.
The Santa Fe was a pioneer in intermodal freight transport; at various times, it operated an airline, the short-lived Santa Fe Skyway, and the Santa Fe Railroad tugboats.[2] Its bus line extended passenger transportation to areas not accessible by rail, and ferryboats on the San Francisco Bay allowed travelers to complete their westward journeys to the Pacific Ocean. The AT&SF was the subject of a popular song, Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer’s “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe”, written for the film The Harvey Girls (1946).
The railroad officially ceased independent operations on December 31, 1996, when it merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.
Tech Info: Camera, Nikon F3, Kodachrome Slide Film, no other data recorded
CSXT 3228 leads hot intermodal I026 as they head north over the Red River bridge on the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Adams, TN, on January 9th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic Classic 3 Drone, RAW, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 170.
September 20th, 2024, Two BNSF trains pass each other at the at the Summit of Cajon Pass in southern California and the BNSF Cajon Subdivision.
According to Wikipedia: Cajon Pass is a mountain pass between the San Bernardino Mountains to the east and the San Gabriel Mountains to the west in Southern California. Created by the movements of the San Andreas Fault, it has an elevation of 3,777 ft (1,151 m). Located in the Mojave Desert, the pass is an important link from the Greater San Bernardino Area to the Victor Valley, and northeast to Las Vegas. The Cajon Pass area is on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Cajon Pass is at the head of Horsethief Canyon, traversed by California State Route 138 (SR 138) and railroad tracks owned by BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Improvements in 1972 reduced the railroad’s maximum elevation from about 3,829 to 3,777 feet while reducing curvature. Interstate 15 does not traverse Cajon Pass, but rather the nearby Cajon Summit. The entire area, Cajon Pass and Cajon Summit, is often referred to as Cajon Pass, but a distinction is made between Cajon Pass and Cajon Summit.
The California Southern Railroad, a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, was the first railroad through Cajon Pass. The line through the pass was built in the early 1880s to connect the present-day cities of Barstow and San Diego. Today the Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway (the successor to the Santa Fe) use the pass to reach Los Angeles and San Bernardino as part of the Southern Transcon. Due to the many trains, scenery and easy access, it is a popular location for railfans, and many photographs of trains on Cajon Pass appear in books and magazines.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.
CSX I026 with CSX Seaboard Air Line Railroad Heritage Unit, 1900 leading, heads northbound in a light rain, at Crofton, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on November 13th, 2024, under stormy skies.
According to a CSX Press Release: August 29, 2024 – CSX has unveiled its 18th heritage locomotive, a tribute to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, marking another milestone in celebrating the rich history of American railroads. This latest addition to CSX’s heritage series honors the legacy and the significant role that the Seaboard Air Line Railroad played in shaping the rail transport landscape in the United States.
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad, originally established in the late 19th century, was renowned for its efficient service and innovative routes, connecting the southeastern United States to the broader nation. Over the decades, it became famous for its passenger and freight services, symbolized by its slogan “Through the Heart of the South.”
In 1967, Seaboard Air Line merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. This merger was part of a larger trend in the railroad industry aimed at increasing efficiency and competitiveness. Eventually, Seaboard Coast Line became part of CSX Corporation in the 1980s through a series of mergers and consolidations that included the Chessie System and other lines. This ultimately positioned CSX as one of the leading rail networks in the U.S.
The creation of the Seaboard Air Line heritage unit was no small feat, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and dedication of ONE CSX team. Jeromy Hutchison, a CSX carman painter, commented on the complexity of the project, stating, “This was one of our harder projects. All of the stripes on the unit are hand laid, making it very complicated.” The intricate detailing is a testament to the commitment delivering a great work product and honoring the legacy of the railroad.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm f/2.8, 1/400, ISO 2200.
CSXT 307 leads intermodal Q025 southbound through the blowing and falling snow as it passes the north end of the siding at Hanson, Kentucky on the Henderson Subdivision, on February 17th, 2021.
Q025 normally is a morning train out of Chicago, bound for Florida, but with the artic type weather that has been passing through the north and southeast, trains aren’t exactly running on time! Here it’s almost dark by the time it crests the rise in the blowing cold at Hanson.
Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 w/1.4 teleconverter @ 800mm f/9, 1/1250, ISO 1800 -0.7 Exp. Comp (helps with the highlights).
In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, we catch CSXT 7201 as it leads hot intermodal I025 south through the cut approaching the Cavanaugh Road overpass just north of Kelly, Kentucky, on April 13th, 2024, on the Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 20mm, f/5.6, 1/450, ISO 400.
CSX I026 passes through the S curve as it heads north at Nortonville, Kentucky on November 12th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
This is one of several high priority trains that run up and down the Henderson Subdivision and it runs between Moncrief Yard in Jacksonville, FL and Bedford Park, IL outside of Chicago.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, Nikon 70-300 @150mm, RAW, 24mm, f/5, 1/800, ISO 560.
CSX I026 with CSX Seaboard Air Line Railroad Heritage Unit, 1900 leading, heads north at Kelly, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on November 13th, 2024.
According to a CSX Press Release: August 29, 2024 – CSX has unveiled its 18th heritage locomotive, a tribute to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, marking another milestone in celebrating the rich history of American railroads. This latest addition to CSX’s heritage series honors the legacy and the significant role that the Seaboard Air Line Railroad played in shaping the rail transport landscape in the United States.
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad, originally established in the late 19th century, was renowned for its efficient service and innovative routes, connecting the southeastern United States to the broader nation. Over the decades, it became famous for its passenger and freight services, symbolized by its slogan “Through the Heart of the South.”
In 1967, Seaboard Air Line merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. This merger was part of a larger trend in the railroad industry aimed at increasing efficiency and competitiveness. Eventually, Seaboard Coast Line became part of CSX Corporation in the 1980s through a series of mergers and consolidations that included the Chessie System and other lines. This ultimately positioned CSX as one of the leading rail networks in the U.S.
The creation of the Seaboard Air Line heritage unit was no small feat, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and dedication of ONE CSX team. Jeromy Hutchison, a CSX carman painter, commented on the complexity of the project, stating, “This was one of our harder projects. All of the stripes on the unit are hand laid, making it very complicated.” The intricate detailing is a testament to the commitment delivering a great work product and honoring the legacy of the railroad.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/320, ISO 800.
Atlantic Coast Line Heritage Unit CSXT 1871 runs as a mid-train DPU unit as it heads south at Hopkinsville, Kentucky on July 12th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. This was my first catch on this heritage unit and while I would prefer it to be leading, I didn’t want to pass up a chance of catching this unit for my first time!
According to a CSX Press Release: November 29, 2023 – The CSX fleet of heritage locomotives is continuing to grow with the introduction of a unit painted in a custom design honoring the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Designated CSX 1871, the seventh locomotive in the heritage series was unveiled at the CSX Locomotive Shop in Waycross, Georgia, which has designed and applied the paint schemes for all the heritage units. The latest in the series features the modern CSX design on the head end, transitioning to historic paint scheme and logo of the Atlantic Coast Line at the rear.
The Atlantic Coast Line name first appeared in 1871, and the American Coast Line Railroad (ACL) was officially incorporated in 1900. The ACL extended from Georgia to Richmond, Virginia, and later expanded into Florida. In 1960, the company opened a new headquarters building in Jacksonville, which continues as CSX headquarters to this day. The ACL merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1967 to form the Seaboard Coast Line, which later became part of CSX.
“We do a lot of research on the colors and the schemes just to make sure that we get it right,” said Jeromy Hutchison, CSX carman painter. “We want to make sure we do our heritage justice.”
CSX 1871 will carry the ACL colors in service across the 20,000-mile CSX network, reinforcing employee pride in the history of the railroad that continues to move the nation’s economy with safe, reliable and sustainable rail-based transportation services.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 110.
Union Pacific locomotives 5340 and 7630 lead a intermodal past one of many old corn cribs that dart the landscape along the UP Villa Grove Subdivision as they head north at Sidney, Illinois on August 17th, 2024.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 240.
CSX I025 with CSX Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Heritage Unit (SCL), 1967 leading, heads south as it meets M500 in the siding at the north end of Trenton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on September 13th, 2024, under stormy skies.
According to a CSX Press Release: June 6, 2024 – CSX has released a new heritage locomotive, the P&LE 1875, paying tribute to the storied Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The 15th in CSX’s heritage locomotive series, this new addition to the company’s fleet not only celebrates the rich history of P&LE but also marks a significant milestone in CSX’s ongoing commitment to honoring the legacies of America’s historic railroads.
The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad was established in 1875 with a primary mission of transporting essential industrial materials such as coal, coke, iron ore, limestone, and steel among the bustling industrial hubs of the region.
“It’s mainline connected Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Youngstown, Ohio and Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It did not actually reach Lake Erie until 1976,” explained Tim Music, a carman painter at the CSX Waycross Locomotive Shop where the unit was produced.
Despite its relatively modest route mileage, the P&LE Railroad earned the nickname “Little Giant” due to the enormous volume of heavy tonnage it moved. This impressive capability drew significant attention and by 1887, the P&LE became a subsidiary of the dominant New York Central Railroad. Under this new ownership, the P&LE enjoyed substantial improvements to its tracks and added capacity for passenger services, further enhancing its regional significance.
Over time, P&LE expanded by leasing branches from smaller railroads. These extensions included lines southeast along the Monongahela River through Homestead and McKeesport, and along the Youghiogheny River to Connellsville, where it connected with the Western Maryland Railway.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 230.
CSX I025 with CSX Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Heritage Unit (SCL), 1967 leading heads south as it passes through the Sand cut, north of Crofton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on September 13th, 2024.
According to a CSX Press Release: June 6, 2024 – CSX has released a new heritage locomotive, the P&LE 1875, paying tribute to the storied Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The 15th in CSX’s heritage locomotive series, this new addition to the company’s fleet not only celebrates the rich history of P&LE but also marks a significant milestone in CSX’s ongoing commitment to honoring the legacies of America’s historic railroads.
The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad was established in 1875 with a primary mission of transporting essential industrial materials such as coal, coke, iron ore, limestone, and steel among the bustling industrial hubs of the region.
“It’s mainline connected Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Youngstown, Ohio and Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It did not actually reach Lake Erie until 1976,” explained Tim Music, a carman painter at the CSX Waycross Locomotive Shop where the unit was produced.
Despite its relatively modest route mileage, the P&LE Railroad earned the nickname “Little Giant” due to the enormous volume of heavy tonnage it moved. This impressive capability drew significant attention and by 1887, the P&LE became a subsidiary of the dominant New York Central Railroad. Under this new ownership, the P&LE enjoyed substantial improvements to its tracks and added capacity for passenger services, further enhancing its regional significance.
Over time, P&LE expanded by leasing branches from smaller railroads. These extensions included lines southeast along the Monongahela River through Homestead and McKeesport, and along the Youghiogheny River to Connellsville, where it connected with the Western Maryland Railway.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/400, ISO 100.