Norfolk Southern Unveils New Locomotive in Celebration of GoRail's Tenth Anniversary
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2014
- 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." 
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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.
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.
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
Great video, I just saw this unit a couple days ago
Hoi
Wide World of Trains awseome comment!
Noice
Noice
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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
@@michaelbrewer5977 r/wooosh
@@michaelbrewer5977 k
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.
It is odd how large machines can seem to become actual living creatures.
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.
That SD60E Is Beautiful!
I love these paint schemes they make
Cool time lapse video
You got to admire a company that has pride in what they do and shows it.
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.
Incredible job those guys have done ✅. The loco really looks great 👍 love the colour scheme really impressive from the UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍
_Kinda neat that the tracks in that paint garage connect to every rail in North America!_ 🚂
Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this video. It’s amazing to see all the steps it takes to make that beautiful machine come alive.
Cool video showing the work involved in the painting process
What a great time lapse video. More please!
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.
A lot of people say that the GoRail is a ugly unit, we think it's a awesome locomotive
It's really cool seeing an engine that you've seen in the building process. Nice video!
Love that Nvidia graphics card green livalry on this locomotive.
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Wow didn’t know how much work goes into painting and detailing a locomotive. Thank you NS for showing us
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. 👍❤️
Awesome paint/decal job, guys!
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.
Fantastic video!! I really love the paint scheme! It's great and fabulous!
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'm waiting for this thing on Cresson, PA railcam right now
loved watching this video - you should have one for every locomotive you piant
Thats enough to brighten anyones day. Nice paint job.
Just saw that locomotive lead a westbound 3 days ago, and just saw it on an eastbound again this morning!
Keon's Trains Lucky!
Beutiful! Nice to see hand painted craftmanship with no robotic help.
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
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.
Looking nice, can't wait to see this one, thanks.
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!
Man, did those guys work fast. I was exhausted just watching them. :-)
This is such a beautiful locomotive Great Job, Northfolk Southern!
WE all love you so much norfolk southern railroad
They sure love to showcase the units!
Fantastic looking!
Awesome Painting
Awesome paint job!!
Great job. Really nice paint.
AWESOME!
Wow! What an awesome looking locomotive.
Okay thats a really awesome way to merge the logotypes of both companies!
That looks so cool
Awesome video!
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.
I saw this engine leading a west bound freight through Letchworth State Park in western New York State. It still looks like new!
Awesome! I wanna catch this one.
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?
nice vid, thank you
Art in Motion
That's a lot of work! Looks nice, Altoona crew!
Beautiful. What a great company!
Beautiful! Love the paint! NS has the prettiest paint scheme of any tier 1 RR.
Kansas City Southern would like a word
That's one SWEET looking LOCOMOTIVES way cool
and yet another amazing paint scheme by norfolk southern! now theres anoter locomotive in their fleet to look forward to seeing!
that is TOO COOL FOR WORDS!
I like this movie so much alle the hard work ...beautyfull locomotiv .
I like American trains !!!
Greetz from belgium
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.
That looks amazing
Great Video. Loved It.
I use to paint jets for the Navy, but nothing close to this. Thanks for sharing this
Great job NS Beautiful locomotive, love seeing speciality locomotives like this
Wow nice paint job!
Awesome
That was Awesome 😎
Only time before lionel paints one up like this
Looks really nice
I Like this unit, hope to see it one day
outstanding!!!
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.
That looks so good
Very Cool... Hope I can get one..
That is so cool
Great paint!
Nice job and looks really fresh 😃
Nice job!
Cool video!
Awesome great paint job always liked NS's livery
Beautiful
Very sweet!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing
AWESOME
Amazing
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
I already have one from athearn genesis in ho scale, beautiful model.
Nice Timelap
Great paint job NS always has great looking locomotives maybe one day CSX will catch on
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
Looks great.
I’d like another one of these since the 20th Anniversary is coming soon!
Very nice!!!!
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
Quede maravillado 😮
Muy buen vídeo saludos y exito
OMG Sweet! Love That SD60E!
Great Lakes Railfan, Yes!
Great looking locamotive