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brakie

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The newsest NS units..

Well the local railfan scene is abuzz with the news of NS F units making their first road trip to Georgia.Sadly the units are rumored to be heading East then heading for Georgia on the old Southern main line..

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=181486

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=181478

I will be spending more time track side and will have my scanner on 24/7.I know sooner or later they will roll through here since the Sandusky Line is a major artery.
 
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bigsteel

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cool beans,it looks like those F-units are running regular service,whats up with that? i thought they were retired from reg. service a long time ago.that is pretty cool that you can railfan yesteryears engines! hope to see some more pics of them bad boys! next to the 2-6-6-6,F-units are my fav!:thumb:--josh
 
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A few years ago the NS announced that they were discontinuing the steam program and putting the J and the other restored steam locomotives in museums. Are the F-units going to be used forbusiness train service to replace the J?
 
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The F-units are for special moves, "business trains" as some might say. They're just being tested on freight service near the shops before they are finally released for service.
 
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bigsteel

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The F-units are for special moves, "business trains" as some might say. They're just being tested on freight service near the shops before they are finally released for service.
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oh,thats what i was thinking.but it would be cool to see some old F-units on reg service!i hope to see more pics of it soon brakie!:thumb:--josh
 
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railohio said:
The F-units are for special moves, "business trains" as some might say. They're just being tested on freight service near the shops before they are finally released for service.
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Actually they are on their way to Georgia.
 
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Yea, but thats Augusta, north of Atlanta. I live south of there. Maybe I'll get lucky and see them. I saw the GP60 #4610, in Southern green and gold, when it came through here.:thumb:
 
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Nah, theyre rebuilt units that were taken out of service. They sure look new though.:thumb:
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Great, just great. MUST.....GET.....THOUGHTS....OF....GETTING...MODEL...ENGINES...REINSTATED... INTO...SERVICE...OUT...OF...MY...HEAD!!!!!!!! First a special on 4449 and now this!?! I...MUST...RESIST!!!!
 
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WOW that is some nice look locomotives. Dang i live in manchester GA I would love to grab a shot at them in columbus.
 
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even if they're not doing regular service ,they are doing some type of service,anyway i LOVE seeing old restored equipment running!:D ps,they look like they are getting pushed by the newer units in the photos....are yall sure they run??,just a question
 
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CNWman - that was too funny...(of course I read your post with William Shatner in mind).

...and the rest of the crew would say...

Spock: "I would be logical then for you to want one a great deal. It follows that since creating a replica of the new NS F9 is within your power - you should persue that. It would be illogical to resist the need."

Bones: "Da$%t" Jim it's just and engine."

Scotty: "Aye, but she's a wee beautiful engine at that...and she'd give you all the power you'd need."

O'Hura: "Captain, I've contacted you local hobby shop...they say they can get you an F9 undecorated shell immediately...what is your responce Captain?"

Sulu: "Shall I lay in a course Sir?"
 
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