Santa fe 1988 motive power pictorial long out of print. Conrail was the primary class i railroad in the northeastern united states between 1976 and. The 50 greatest players in new york giants history paperback edition. If its shared assets, those people work for conrail, not ns, right. Does conrail shared assets exist as railroad with its own identity, or is it just a paper subsidiary of ns and csx. Thanks to the following people for contributing updates. Norfolk southern former conrail locomotive roster is a listing off all the locomotives that ns acquired from conrail in 1999, including the paint schemes for all units that remain active. This gallery contains conrails locomotive fleet split up in the 58. How conrails paint scheme changed from brown to blue.
When most of the former conrails track was split between these two railroads, the three shared assets areas were kept. Ns 5424, the last sd50 still in conrail blue possibly the last cr blue on the ns roster, was spotted on 11v sat. Locations include piscataway, cranford, westfield, and union, nj. Customers located along conrail s lines have access to the national rail network through either railway. The societys robust membership magazine the conrail quarterly and extensive archival and artifact. Trains subscribers can download a pdf version of this roster data directly to your computer. Njt delair bridge philadelphia county, pennsylvania built 1896 as a swing bridge, lift span added in 1960. Southern belt model railroad, nick edstrom railroad photography, american pacific model railroad club, herb theodore locomotive roster photography. Conrail shared assets operations is conrail and is now classified as a large terminal road. The primary asset retained by conrail is ownership of the three shared assets areas in.
Over 2 million railroad and train related photographs from all over the us. Given its history as both a passenger and a freight railroad, conrail. Conrail is a service provider for csx corporation and norfolk southern corporation the areas we serve are shared assets of csx and norfolk southern. The employee development process begins before new hires are on the roster.
Conrail was not around long enough to upgrade to the dash 9 series of the locomotive. Click here to subscribe today and receive all of our online benefits. For example, locomotive heavy servicing and repairs have been turned over to our parent railroads. During its 25year history, conrail became one of the most familiar modern railroads, a freight line that connected most of the northeasts population centers and was renowned for its clean locomotives, tight schedules, and frequent heavy freight trains. Conrail continued to use these locomotives into the 1980s. Central railroad company of new jersey, erie, lehigh and hudson valley, lehigh valley, new york central, pennsylvania railroad, and reading lines. Trains magazine ran an eyecatching color photo by john c.
New jersey conrail shared assets southern secondary railroad line, fallen flags photography, the new york. Conrail shared assets operations or csao is the commonly used name for modernday conrail. The conrail historical society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that preserves the history of the consolidated rail corporation through education and publication, recognizing the creation of conrail as one of the most significant developments in the american railroad industry. Number model quanity year built notes 500564 c307 57 crl, ex atsf 700739 c408w 40 1994 ex lmsx 1023 mt4 24 1957 slugs 11001128 mt6 29 1958 slugs. Surviving conrail painted loco spottings page 35 railroad. However, in n scale, we dont have c307as available, but way back in 1994 kato released the c30s in 2 numbers. Cr conrail locomotive roster railroad picture archives. Media in category former conrail diesel locomotives with norfolk southern patches the following 59 files are in this category, out of 59 total. Benson in its august 1976 issue showing the first conrail locomotive to wear. Customers located along conrail s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nations rail network through either ns or csx. Norfolk southern former conrail locomotive roster is a listing off all the locomotives that ns acquired from conrail in 1999, including the paint.
Simmons boardman books the railway educational bureau. Conrail shared assets operations csao is the neutral terminal railroad started in june 1999 to handle the terminal operations for owners csx and ns in north jersey, south jerseyphiladelphia, and detroit. Geological survey professional paper 807, 1973 by ebens, richard j. Because ns owns 58% of the company known as conrail and handles their payroll amongst other daytoday functions. Conrail only owned 6 normal c307s, so 6602 is a bit of an oddball compared to the 50 c307as that far outnumbered them on the roster. The prsl served the popular tourism and beach destinations west and south of philadelphia along the new jersey coast reaching such seaside.
The pennsylvaniareading seashore lines was a jointlyowned operation of the pennsylvania and reading railroads. Join facebook to connect with robert bronson and others you may know. Conrail, short for the consolidated rail corporation, was a government creation to save the northeastern rail network in the 1970s. Some of the locomotives you will see in this section include, dash 840c, dash 840cw, and dash 841cw. The norfolk southern railway reporting mark ns is a class i freight railroad in the united states. I am researching into conrails rolling stock numbering system, and how cars were put into various number ranges based on class. Conrail formally the consolidated rail corporation, with reporting mark cr was the primary class i railroad in the northeastern united states between 1976 and 1999. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support.
The conrail fleet of the 1970s was a smorgasbord of motive power, with scores of locomotive types and dozens of legacy paint schemes. The aa had declared bankruptcy and was included in the assets of conrail, formed on april 1. We have a variety of books on various conrail topics, including everything from the stories behind its creation and dissolution to guides to conrail s diverse equipment. Although conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As of june 1, 1999, conrails owners csx transportation and norfolk southern absorbed most of conrails former operations in 12 northeastern and. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. Conrail shared assets operations in color morning sun books. Following the acquisition by csx and norfolk southern, tim was named chief engineer of conrail shared assets. Conrail shared assets operations or csao is the commonly used name for modernday conrail reporting mark crcx. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. If youre a fan of conrail, and you find this site useful, please consider supporting the crhs with a donation or membership.
Nickel plate locomotive portfolio 19541969 new book ebay. Are locomotives still being painted in conrail colors for shared assets operations, or are the ones i see just patched remnants of the old conrail, or are csxns locomotives used. This album also includes conrails slug units made from alco products, and the rs3m, penn central and conrails rebuilt rs3 roadswitchers. Ge has been in the locomotive business since the 1920s as resources i have found say. Conrail shared assets operations csao is hte neutral terminal railroad started in june 1999 to handle the terminal operations for owners csx and ns in north jersey, south jerseyphiladelphia, and detroit. Customers located along conrails lines have access to the national rail network through. Conrails heritage of providing safe and efficient rail service continues today for many local rail freight customers in detroit, new jersey and philadelphia. I am aware that conrail s mechanical department issued locomotive data books there are a couple on george elwoods fallen flags site under the conrail section and the books essentially describe the roster at that time with model designation, road numbers, number of units in service, horsepower, tractive effort, gearing, fuel capacity, and other features. The home to first generation locomotives photos, data and history, and central location for over 475 current locomotive rosters. When you call, please make sure you have the following information available. Conrail locomotive photos and information 1976 1999.
The trade name conrail is a portmanteau based on the companys legal name, and while it no longer operates trains, it continues to do business as an asset management and network services provider in three shared assets areas that. Its not that different from operations such as brc or trra except that it doesnt have any motive power of its own and depends on the parent roads to provide it, a situation not unlike that of ptra before it acquired its mk1500s. Tierney joined conrail in 1978 and has worked in various positions of increasing responsibility within the engineering department, including division engineer of the buffalo, albany, and philadelphia divisions. Former conrail diesel locomotives with norfolk southern patches. The michigan interstate railway reporting mark aa was formed on august 27, 1977 to operate the ann arbor railroad from toledo, ohio to elberta, michigan. Please help support the preservation and promotion of passenger rail heritage. The dash 841cw was the last dash series conrail ordered from ge. Merchandise with our predecessor railroads including. Make sure your conrail library is complete with our selections. Through its matching gift program, conrail provides support for eligible educational, health and human service, cultural, civic, environmental, and community organizations. As a local rail service provider, its our job to make sure that customers freight.
Visit our ebay store to view other books of interest. Both csx and ns have the right to serve all shippers in these areas, paying conrail for the cost of maintaining and improving trackage. This allcolor book unravels the complex operation in more than 250 photographs. Rockville bridge, the photos, book, and information about the stone. Customers located along conrails lines have access to the national rail network through either railway. Although alco had ceased us locomotive production in 1969, many of the companys products were passed on to conrail on april 1 1976. I am aware that conrails mechanical department issued locomotive data books there are a couple on george elwoods fallen flags site under the conrail section and the books essentially describe the roster at that time with model designation, road numbers, number of units in service, horsepower, tractive effort, gearing, fuel capacity, and other features. The primary asset retained by conrail is ownership of the three shared assets areas in new jersey south jersey including philadelphia, and north jersey, and detroit. Conrail shared assets operations, though its simply still called conrail. Amtrak locomotives and motors, new jersey conrail shared assets southern secondary railroad line, conrail blue, railfan danny, coalition to stop local food and beverage taxes, wild delight. Content provided as an educational volunteer effort of the american passenger rail heritage foundation aprhf, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Csao conrail shared assets locomotive roster railroad. Early october csx and ns trains on conrail shared assets.
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