Norfolk Southern’s latest specialty painted locomotive for First Responders, GP38-2 No. 5642.
Norfolk Southern
ALTOONA, Pa. — Norfolk Southern says it has another special-painted locomotive gracing its rails. This time, GP38-2 No. 5642 is painted as a first responder unit similar to SD60E No. 9-1-1. NS says on its Facebook page that the locomotive will be assigned to service on NS’ Safety Train that travels the railroad providing training to emergency workers who might respond to railroad accidents.
I am a first responder I like this unit and the other one thank ns
They sure know how to have fun with their motive power. Expect C.P. to destroy the heart and soul of this great company.
Just like the great Honey Badger, CP don't give a hoot.
The nose stripes remind me of the CB&Q's chinese red paint jobs.
The bright side: given what's already been said about CP's stinginess with paint, if the deal (God forbid), should go through, at least this unit will be around a while.
I see it's already been painted half red.
Great to see this!
Be nice to see a little of this effort put to use on some of NS's freight cars as well!