Norfolk Southern Unveils New Locomotive in Celebration of GoRail's Tenth Anniversary
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- March 12, 2014 -- GoRail and Norfolk Southern announced the unveiling of its one-of-a-kind GoRail locomotive today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of GoRail, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of moving more freight by rail. Founded in 2004, GoRail mobilizes support for policies that would lead to more freight moving by rail and opposition to policies that would limit the freight railroads' ability to meet growing freight demand. The GoRail locomotive will enter into regular freight service on Norfolk Southern's system.
"We are honored that Norfolk Southern has commissioned this special GoRail locomotive and excited for its debut," said GoRail President Russell McGurk. "We believe it will help GoRail spread awareness about the many public benefits of rail, including more jobs, improved safety, less pollution and less energy consumption. When the public understands that America's privately owned freight railroads invest billions of dollars each year in the nation's rail network, so taxpayers don't have to, they are eager to get behind pro-rail policies."
The SD60E model features a paint scheme combining the infinity lines of the Norfolk Southern livery with the tracks of the GoRail logo. The lines end in an arrow to depict movement, and the GoRail colors carry through the modified speed lines to show the unity of GoRail and Norfolk Southern, creating the look of land as seen from above and signifying freight movement. The GoRail locomotive joins Norfolk Southern's 30th anniversary fleet of 20 non-traditional locomotives painted in the schemes of key predecessor railroad companies and the veterans' locomotive painted to honor those who have served in the military and reserves. The GoRail locomotive was painted in Altoona, involving 14 Norfolk Southern employees using 60 gallons of primer and paint over a 40-hour period.
"Our industry has a great story to tell, and GoRail does an excellent job of educating the public about the benefits and strengths of the American freight rail system and the continuing high levels of freight rail investment to drive safety, service and growth," said Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman. "We are pleased to help promote GoRail and their pro-rail mission."
What a fabulous video. Did we ever appreciate how much work goes into the painting/prepping of a locomotive? I do now. Thanks Norfolk Southern for caring enough to show us. The message about rail freight being good for America is just as true now as 150 years ago.
It’s 2020. I work in a rail yard. I’ve never seen a Norfolk Southern locomotive like this. I’ve worked in this yard for 4 years.
U work in a NS yard? NS has 35+ special engines
Ya I’m sure
Yup me neither NS dont spend money like that because of union strangulation.
@@MBTAMoreRailfan 60+ if you count every single one lol
Hey I'm trying to get a job at the railroad I'm 17 but do u have any words of advice
Wasn't a fan of the high visibility green until they started laying down the black. Really makes for a nice contrast on the finished paint job.
Great video, I just saw this unit a couple days ago
Hoi
Wide World of Trains awseome comment!
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It only took these guys five minutes to paint and decal this train. Worker Level = 1000
Michael Brewer he knows that it’s a joke
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Don't know why it took them so long, slackers.
@@TSemasFl My mom (rest her soul) always said "Do it right the first time and you won't have to do it over." These guys did it right the first time. Kudos. Stay safe and healthy.
Cool time lapse video
You got to admire a company that has pride in what they do and shows it.
A lot of people say that the GoRail is a ugly unit, we think it's a awesome locomotive
Beautiful Norfolk Southern!! I am clapping in the privacy of my apartment. I enjoy seeing these special locomotive schemes. It could be this, the Veterans Unit, or the Heritage Paint Schemes. I hope we will see more special paint schemes. Enjoy railroading Norfolk Southern and may you remain a cutting edge company on the forefront of the railroad industry.
Kato needs to make this unit.
HELLS YEAH!!
You must be an N scaler...
Agreed
@@boomer8806, I'm an N scaler
Yea
I was in Harrisburg, PA when this engine went though, it was on a 8 to 9 light engine power move.
It is odd how large machines can seem to become actual living creatures.
Incredible job those guys have done ✅. The loco really looks great 👍 love the colour scheme really impressive from the UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍
That SD60E Is Beautiful!
Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this video. It’s amazing to see all the steps it takes to make that beautiful machine come alive.
_Kinda neat that the tracks in that paint garage connect to every rail in North America!_ 🚂
One of the most satisfying things a human being can do as a job is to paint a railroad locomotive. When you see that locomotive finished and looking stunning, nothing compares to that feeling.
I love these paint schemes they make
When I built my model railroad for the grandbabies to watch around the Christmas tree, I went with an SD60 in NS livery. I had some thoughts that maybe I should have gotten a GE Tier 4, but man I'm glad I chose this model. Later when my layout gets bigger, I'm gonna add locos like this one.
Wow didn’t know how much work goes into painting and detailing a locomotive. Thank you NS for showing us
Cool video showing the work involved in the painting process
That is one cool looking locomotive. Love it. Would love to have had one this to run before I retired. It’s one fine looking locomotive. 👍❤️
How do railroads, such as NS and even historical groups, repaint locomotives in defunct railroad color schemes perfectly replicating logos, etc. NS recently painted a 42 year old SD45 in EL colors exactly as it was when new complete with EL logo and "Radio" lightning bolts. Amazing. That's not to mention their heritage feet. How do they do that?
Love that Nvidia graphics card green livalry on this locomotive.
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Thats enough to brighten anyones day. Nice paint job.
whoever disliked this video can't be a rail fan
My question is why would you dislike it? There’s nothing controversial or offensive. People have no reason, and it’s just the painting of a beautiful locomotive!
Those cheeky union Pacific fans
bus driver 101 Abu I’m more like a NS guy, it has such good paint schemes.
@@abysmaldryer YEAH!
AbysmalDryer9, Yes! A Beautiful SD60E!
Really nice work. It is to bad NS won`t exert that same effort in re-opening the Cincinnati District also known as the Peavine. The fuel and time savings realized by using this route versus taking the long way to Cincinnati from Portsmouth through Columbus and Dayton is truly very inefficient. It is high time that NS gets this line back up and running instead of just letting it sit and waste away.
It's really cool seeing an engine that you've seen in the building process. Nice video!
What a great time lapse video. More please!
I think the blue 💙 is awesome. I would live to see NS change its colors to Blue with White for the lettering and hand rails.
I think whoever is in charge of picking the paint colors should be contacted
Maybe we can start a letter writing campaign to have the new locomotives painted blue and white
ahh yes back to the conrail days
This is such a beautiful locomotive Great Job, Northfolk Southern!
Beautiful! Love the paint! NS has the prettiest paint scheme of any tier 1 RR.
Kansas City Southern would like a word
i'm waiting for this thing on Cresson, PA railcam right now
Beutiful! Nice to see hand painted craftmanship with no robotic help.
loved watching this video - you should have one for every locomotive you piant
Okay thats a really awesome way to merge the logotypes of both companies!
Nice video. Ordered an HO scale undecorated SD60E locomotive and sent it to my painter. Glad i know people that work at NS to get me the color swatches and images for reference.
I will never figure out why they, the different railroads, always leave the wheels and couplers that rusty color. They could at least paint them black also and then it would look complete.
I was a railcar mechanic awhile back and I believe the reason is for inspections of the wheels . One thing most don't realise is that thereb really isn't a wash bay to pull into and clean cars and locomotives like a car or truck! If you think about it, the wheels being made obv. of steel and rolling on steel rails, over time they will get a thin layer of a rusty hue along the bottoms of the locomotive and all cars. which is nothing more than the result of friction between the wheels and rails.
If I was the President, "I would make America great again" and start by giving railroads massive tax breaks and incentives to industries to ship by rail. When America was great, as I recall, the railroads played a major role in the economy, more so than now. We nee to get back to those days again. More trains, more industry, more manufacturing- and all of it linked by railroads.... but I'll never be the President. Oh well.
+jess dine well you have my vote Sir
Make That 2
jess dine , three
You Never know, Jess - Strange things happen.
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Just saw that locomotive lead a westbound 3 days ago, and just saw it on an eastbound again this morning!
Keon's Trains Lucky!
They sure love to showcase the units!
Man, did those guys work fast. I was exhausted just watching them. :-)
Good job, Altoona! Can't wait to see this on the NS Norfolk District, please feel free to send my way! :)
I'd like to see this unit on the old Nickel Plate line between Chicago and Fort Wayne.
and yet another amazing paint scheme by norfolk southern! now theres anoter locomotive in their fleet to look forward to seeing!
Fantastic video!! I really love the paint scheme! It's great and fabulous!
I miss hearing the trains go through our neighbor town across the river. One summer nite years ago, with the wind blowing in our direction, it sounded as tho it were coming up our drive.
Awesome paint/decal job, guys!
I saw this engine leading a west bound freight through Letchworth State Park in western New York State. It still looks like new!
3:02 There's something unsettling yet kind of hilarious about seeing this locomotive on a regular car truck.
I Like this unit, hope to see it one day
WE all love you so much norfolk southern railroad
3:25 it's kinda funny seeing freight wheels on a locomotive lol.
It’s just to transport it 😂 the little stub wheels
Only time before lionel paints one up like this
I’d like another one of these since the 20th Anniversary is coming soon!
Nice locomotive. But why didn't they paint the wheels? The rusty wheels looked terrible.
I'm pretty sure they just forgot because they had the other trucks on in the shop.
There wheels.... they don’t paint them because they are made of steel or iron. Paint is a no need. That’s paint would be gone in a week.
I love the look of fresh black paint on a loco
4:55 why Flexicoil truck? and not HT-C?
It’s a rebuilt SD60M
Great paint job with the Lime Green & Black. All about contrast.
Next one is going to be Hot Pink, Black with blue polkadots
First time I ever saw this paint job love it. I know I am 7 years late on this post but all the same I would love o see more of them like this. Would make even an older road engine look great
Great paint job NS always has great looking locomotives maybe one day CSX will catch on
My favorite train company that does freight is…
Norfolk southern
Great job NS Beautiful locomotive, love seeing speciality locomotives like this
Thats how they painted the GoRail locomotive. I gotta say it looks very good.
Norfolk southern a couple days ago while waiting for the bus i saw a Norfolk southern train that had 2 engines one dark red with a dark red coach
that would be most likely the geometry train.
I have painted many Locomotives in NS Livery but none compare to the recent SD70ACE I did. It's in NS Black with the White high headlight boards and number boards with black bands around the Number Boards
Best locomotive design in the Americas. NS My favorite 😊😊
Awesome piece of machinery way to go Norfolk 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
By NS standards, that's a fantastic paint job.
I actually learned how to paint my camper from this video. It's white with blue and red strip. lol
That's a lot of work! Looks nice, Altoona crew!
I use to paint jets for the Navy, but nothing close to this. Thanks for sharing this
I like this movie so much alle the hard work ...beautyfull locomotiv .
I like American trains !!!
Greetz from belgium
Very nice!!!!
Wow! What an awesome looking locomotive.
That's one SWEET looking LOCOMOTIVES way cool
We need more of the Heritage units. It's so rare that I see one.
I love painting paint schemes
Awesome paint job!!
Whats the turnaround time from start to finish?
It took 14 Norfolk Southern employees using 60 gallons of primer and paint over a 40-hour period.
You guys should make a anniversary engine like CN, GO Transit, and BNSF did.
Beautiful!! Just...beautiful!!!
That is a very nice paint job!!
Yes, that is a nice paint job. Reminds me of a tennis shoe on rails.
I agree!! I like the new paint job
I love the go rail paint scheme
While most sane people advocate a return to Rail freight (Railroad Express Agnecy) we must remember that when Rail made the US great it did so because the government had not developed an interstate highway system, trucks were used only for local deliveries from freight depots and the government did not tax the living daylights out of the railroads while giving tax breaks to trucking companies - often started up by returning veterans. The railroads were also taxed on track mileage thus giving incentive to remove as much of the parallel trackage that had been built. We must also remember that this taxation occurred when the engines and rolling stock were worn to the bone by 4 years of intense service during WW-II. Also, while being taxed to the hilt the operating companies, that had made huge investment in new locomotives and rolling stock in the early 1940's began to scrap this investment in favor of diesel. Their big error was not running the steam units until they came up for major tear-downs for boiler service thus minimizing the capitalization for now engines and maintenance facilities and all the cost of retraining the service and operating crews to run them.
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Great locomotive! CSX could never do anything this good am I right!! :)
Big Toys for Big Boys Indeed you are. NS has made some very cool, unique, and colorful locomotives. They just launched their first responders unit last month. Unlike NS, CSX doesn't even have any of their own heritage units. That's what I love about NS.
Same here man! The 9-1-1 unit is AWESOME!!!!! :D
+Big Toys for Big Boys no
Welp now its 4 years later, and CSX copied the 911 and veterans unit.
IronHorse Rail Production's they didn’t copy them, many other companies have done the same thing too.
Awesome great paint job always liked NS's livery
Interesting to note that the unit was on shop trucks during painting.
OMG Sweet! Love That SD60E!
Great Lakes Railfan, Yes!
How did a bogey with two axles in the workshop change to a bogey with 3 axles out of the workshop??
Here in the US, we refer to those as 'trucks'. The locomotive, while in the paint booth, was on shop trucks (basically standard railcar trucks), for whatever reason (maybe the locomotive trucks were being rebuilt). They are unpowered and allow the locomotive to be moved from area to area. The 3-axle trucks are the standard locomotive trucks on these EMD SD60 series locomotives.
why is it a four-axle inside and a six outside?
Awesome Painting
that is TOO COOL FOR WORDS!
Art in Motion
was the locomotive painted while at the manufacturer or after it was received by NS?
I liked the old Tuxedo paint job from my youth.
How much does it cost to build a freight locomotive?
Looking nice, can't wait to see this one, thanks.
Wow nice paint job!
That is a really nice power plant.
Interesting that the stripes and logo on the nose are masked and painted, but that the striping and legends on the side are decals instead.