3 Spirit Units! Russel Storage Yard And Huntington WV! The Last NS SD80MACs! Hundreds of CSX Sold!

Hey guys! Back with another video, and relatively quick too! Today we venture through the stored locomotives in Russel Ky and Huntington Va, and we even come across 3 Spirit Units! Take a look, as this is the final look at Spirit Of Tampa before it’s hauled off and repainted/rebranded/scrapped! Hope y’all enjoy!

[@haaseshouseoscience6377]

Awesome catches! You were lucky to see almost all of the Ex-NS SD70 series that were sold to Progress Rail. Ever since NS had money problems last year, they literally slashed more than 500 of there locomotives. Infact, you were also lucky you caught CSX 1601; its the last Genset CSX has (Even though it was retired in 2019).

[@railfanmicahturner]

I was wondering about 1601! I had never seen one like it before, very glad I did catch it! And I wish I had of photographed more NS, took 5 charges of DJI batteries just to get what I did haha, follow me on Facebook at Micah Turner Photography, and friend me! I’ll be posting some of the photos there 😊

[@Cnw8701]

NS had "money problems" due to their failed implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading. Their current management team are a bunch of idiots.

[@timosha21]

I'm a train and I approve this video! Choo choo!

[@mlpderick]

seeing all those former Norfolk Southern and CSX locomotives sitting there not being used hurts my soul

[@kens.3729]

Nice job showing us where the Old Worn Out and Inefficient Units go to Rust. These Units ran many miles. 🙏

[@smarquardt10]

Sad to c all them emd units sit there. I love seen the emd units in service!!!! I think they look awesome!!! Nice video!!! Keep them coming.

[@bruceritchie3874]

Great Drone work. We have a locomotive shortage here in Australia, pity some of these couldn't get a new lease of life here!

[@LONEWLF]

Gotta love the horns on these beast's

[@jamesburnside3023]

2216 the GP 30 slug at 7.11 nice catch indeed Great video

[@gloria6229]

Thankfully the Spirit of Waycross is still around.

[@ctadam12]

Very good work 👍

[@Cnw8701]

I find it mildly ironic seeing a clean 45-year-old GP40-2 mated with a 50+ year-old GP35 carcass switching freight cars next to a deadline of SD70Ms, SD70MACs, SD80MACs, SD60Ms, SD60Is, and dozens more early 3rd generation and late 2nd generation EMD's that are half their age.

[@joem314]

Sad to see these locomotives like this, some almost look brand new. I hate that all the CSX SD70MACs are disappearing, I used to watch them haul coal on the Terrell Subdivision as a kid.

[@tha1n0nly76]

Their sleeping 🥺

[@butterball2409]

Good thing they’re being rebuilt.

[@gloria6229]

Almost all the SD80MACs had their sides completely cut off but one remained intact. The SD80MACs were the backbone of NS, but the AC44C6Ms took away the title from the SD80MACs and the SD80MACs, shown here which are at Progress Rail facilities in Roanoke, Virginia and Raceland, Kentucky. 10 SD80MACs are in the lease yard shown here.

[@SammyV82]

Sad to see all of the NS SD80MACs cut up like that, got a soft spot for these old ex Conrail units. Wished even 1 could have been saved but such is life I guess.

[@tomt9543]

@@Matts_Conrail_Chicago_Mainline If the money grubbing bastards can’t a dollar on it, it’ll never happen! There is not a soul within NS now that could give a crap about preservation, except, that is, for preserving their job! Ha!

[@thedesigner00]

RIP 1996-2021

[@TriGogglin]

Great post, appreciate your time and work, fly overs were great, liked and subbed. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@IgnitedCoyote]

Beautiful! Very well done I loved it!

[@gravelydon7072]

CSX 2308 is a road slug made out of a GP-30 as are 2216, 2232, 2254, 2261, 2285. CSX 2204, 2212, 2279, 2282, 2301, 2314, 2345, 2353, 2377 are ones made from a GP-35. CSX 2325 is a GP-35 Road Slug and is in use making up train Q693. It is different than all the other Road Slugs in that it is operating and that it has A/C units on the roof.

[@gloria6229]

My dad and I have seen CSX Road Slug #2308 and mother unit #6459 in Ronceverte, West Virginia on March 18th, 2018.

[@gloria6229]

It was hours before NS M74 & 175 collided headon.

[@alexander1485]

Our little yard in Pascagoula, MS (Bayou Cassotte) has an active SD50-3 (8540)!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Unbelievable how many locomotives are laid up 😫 But if there’s no work for them it’s a sad ending for these great powerful machines. Hopefully some will get a new lease of life but I’m sure more modern locomotives are environmentally better and more fuel efficient 🤔 We have the same in the U.K. with old locomotives laid up rotting away in yards but not as many as the US 🇺🇸 being a small country lol 😆 Some have been repurposed because of strict emissions we can’t get a eco engine in our small loading gauge 🙄 Take care when your out and about Buddy 🤩 Cheers Stevie a U.K. rail fan 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@doublexl4253]

Awesome work partner

[@4everdc302]

The Chessie Cat sleeps. 🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@millcreekrails]

Enlightening! Great video!

[@OfficialRailFanTay_Productions]

This is why CSXT has a shortage of units and variety these days.

[@gloria6229]

SD70Ms #4692, #4683, #4682, #4678 & NS SD80MAC #7212 were saved too too also also as well.

[@jasongeritz1602]

Lovely video, really enjoyed the music. Something very different while watching train videos.

[@gloria6229]

PRLX Ex-CSX SD70M #4688 the Spirit of Tampa, shown here, was spared from the scrappers torch, and currently resides in Clifton Forge, Virginia on the C&O Railway Heritage Centers property. There are hopes to move it to the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia where the engine will sit on public display protected from the elements for all to enjoy.

[@joshthetrainfan]

Are you serious? An SD70M is in preservation already? God, I feel old now...some of those sd70s were built the year I was born

[@user-zz3ff2zu2z]

All I can say is ...Good job

[@ModelTrainsAutomation]

Nice!

[@gloria6229]

Its nice to see #2325 up and about.

[@countdooku1971]

So sad to see what has become of all those engines especially the EMD models. It's as if the railroad industry has given up on EMD's 😢

[@theappalachianrailfan8310]

Awesome video buddy

[@James-Railyard]

Those poor 60’s, and 70’s. I also saw some 30’s and other SD/GP units in there. I didn’t see any 45’s. Don’t care much for JunkE but it’s a shame for those EMD engines.

[@gloria6229]

Huntington, West Virginia and Russell, Kentucky.

[@WestsideDomo]

There goes the CSX C40-8W wide nose unit #7686 that had the Nathan New Cast P5 horn on it! Lol I was wanting to see 7686 again just to hear that beautiful well tuned P5 blowing again. CSX should’ve kept in service longer so 397 can have a P5 sidekick, but CSX 397 had took possession of 7686’s P5.

[@CSX500]

397's P5 was not 7686s. Also 6228 got a P5 recently, so 397 is no longer the only one

[@gloria6229]

[..csx..] C40-8W #7686 is still with us.

[@gloria6229]

I've seen two SD80MACs #7224 & #7215 before they were scrapped.

[@gloria6229]

PRLX Ex-CSX SD70M #4688 the Spirit of Tampa currently resides at the C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, Virginia. There are hopes to move it to the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia where the engine will sit on public display protected from the elements.

[@railfanmicahturner]

How wonderful, great to hear it’s been saved!

[@gloria6229]

Thank you.

[@rockguitarist931]

That's so sad. I grew up photographing these engines and now they're getting sold off or scrapped.

[@RetiredPlum.]

Absolute fortune sat there in scrap metal..I dont understand why the really old ineficient stuff isn't cut up and scrapped as it is here in the Uk..

[@Soldatov_Ilya]

Это база запаса? Отличное видео!

[@JNXT_Railroad]

Cool to se a few GP30s still alive.

[@gravelydon7072]

Road Slugs. Can't really call them alive as their engines are dead.

[@gloria6229]

@@gravelydon7072 Thats right.

[@Heroduothecomedian]

I live in Ashland,ky the next town over and I was gonna ask where you found these engines at and then I saw the old workmen's overpass in the distance at 2:05. I remember as a kid in the 90s walking over the over pass with my day who was a security guard at the time and watch all the trains coming and going under my feet. Man those where the days before 9/11 happened, workers didn't care if kids where on the overpass as long as an adult was with them

[@Heroduothecomedian]

Another piece of enjoyment I remember about the Russel rail yards before they closed down was not only was it the biggest rail yard on this side of the USA but all the way up until 2000 every year on the birthday of Russel ky the CSX rail yard there would give a tour of the railyard and even let people ride on one of the trains for I think it was 5 or 10 bucks and all the money made from that tour went to a good cause if I'm not mistaken it was to workers who where no longer able to work because of things that happened to them while working on the railroad or something like that. The last one I went to was when I was 10 or 11 and now I'm 33 so my memory isn't to perfect but I have pictures of me as a kid ridding on a CSX diesel with bunch of other kids and adults. Ahhhh the good old days, I sure do miss them

[@railfanmicahturner]

@@Heroduothecomedian What an incredible story! Thank you for sharing that with me, comments like these remind me why I do what I do 😊

[@Heroduothecomedian]

@@railfanmicahturner no problem, I like sharing stories from my childhood if it relates to anything me and someone else I'm talking to likes. They where some of my best memories growing up

[@railfanmicahturner]

@@Heroduothecomedian And that’s how you preserve history 😊

[@videobruceb8879]

How tomorrow moves. One thought Penn central was bad with stored units.....................

[@calebtrains2261]

@RailfanMicahTurner You Can Blame PSR For That, As It's Messed Up Both CSX And Now Norfolk Southern. Also, CSX Has Trouble Finding Crews To Run Trains As It Is.

[@johnhayes8962]

I guess their Spirit tribute units didn't last on open service very long.

[@James-Railyard]

This is essentially if NS retired one of the heritage units and didn’t replace it. It’s a shame.

[@gloria6229]

Thankfully the Spirit of Waycross is still around.

[@gloria6229]

As for two locomotives, well [..csx..] C40-8W #7686, is still used on CSX out of Huntington, West Virginia. SD70M #4688 the Spirit of Tampa is also still with us. It was sold to PRLX last being spotted on the Big Stony Creek branchline as of November 2022.

[@railfanmicahturner]

7686 isn’t a heritage unit, but is still in services 4688 has been sold and is no longer in service as of 2022

[@gloria6229]

C40-8W #7686 is still with us. It was last spotted on the Big Stony Creek Branch as of November 2022.

[@gloria6229]

Like I said, #4688 the Spirit of Tampa was spared from the scrappers torch and currently sits also known as resides in Clifton Forge, Virginia at the C&O Railway Heritage Center. There are hopes to move it to the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia where the engine will sit on public display protected from the elements for all to enjoy.

[@gloria6229]

As I just stated, [..csx..] C40-8W #7686 is still with us. It was leased to NS last being spotted on the Big Stony Creek branchline as of November 2022.

[@gloria6229]

Why is [..csx..] C40-8W #7686 in storage? Two days ago #7686 escaped storage.

[@fisherbridgeproductions]

Great content you have a new subscriber

[@shadonnahymes602]

Mabey if no one buys them engine they may be rebuilt or scrapped.

[@thedesigner00]

There actually was 4 you missed number 8022

[@gloria6229]

#8022 is set up for rebuilding as an ET23DCM.

[@thedesigner00]

Yes

[@gloria6229]

@@thedesigner00 Toad-ally.

[@gloria6229]

The lease yard? Maybe NS SD80MAC #7223 is still with us.

[@jeffgarrett2114]

A lot of shortline rr owners will be snatching these

[@jenniferteffner9907]

Wonder what happened to the PRLX SD75M’s. They where there in early 2021

[@thedesigner00]

All scarpped

[@gloria6229]

I'm sorry, what happened to the SD75Ms? According to Norfolk Southern the railroad leased 179 locomotives, including the SD75Ms, then with more AC44C6Ms arriving the railroad returned all 179 locomotives back to GECX, PRLX, LTEX, CBFX, & GATX. I caught 5 SD75Ms on NS train 39Q: #203, #206, #221, #232, & #243.

[@gloria6229]

They were on their way to Bluefield, West Virginia when I caught them.

[@tsrtrainproductions]

Amazing work keep it up +1 subscriber

[@robertf3479]

Interesting to see so many NS SD-80MACs there. Any word on what their fate is to be, whether leased, leased or scrapped?

[@railfanmicahturner]

I believe they have all been sold to Progress rail to be scrapped sadly

[@robertf3479]

@@railfanmicahturner Thank you very much. Obviously I think it's a shame, but the '80 wasn't really widely used and I guess wasn't economical enough for NS to keep or to bother with rebuilding.

[@CRPULSE300]

@@railfanmicahturner some were sold by NS to CP for use as a parts source

[@railfanmicahturner]

@@CRPULSE300 I would assume a shorter amount then, a large number are present here. Thanks for the info!

[@CRPULSE300]

@@railfanmicahturner i think only 6

[@matthewdempsey6583]

csx should donate them to other railroads even our australian railroad would put then to good use

[@frostgfx]

Geez, I would have bought every MP15DC or AC... Started my own little railroad somewhere in the plains states. Seems like CSX needs to shed itself of every unused loco. They have so much motive power not being used. I don't think NS has that kind of backlog of unused motive power.

[@Cnw8701]

Go to Chattanooga or Altoona, you'll think otherwise. I saw a deadline of Dash 9s that looked like they were worn to the ground, old high-hoods, and even an Operation Lifesaver GP40-2. Though thankfully, the Dash 9s were being prepped to be sent to Fort Worth or Altoona to become AC44C6M's, but I sure am going to miss those beasts hauling trains as I already do with their standard-cab brothers.

[@gloria6229]

@@Cnw8701 On June 30th of 2022 while I was sleeping at the Tunnel Inn, a train horn woke me up. I saw the Juniata Shops and NS ET44AC #3649.

[@gloria6229]

How'd those SD80MACs and those Norfolk Southern engines get into the video?

[@gloria6229]

What are CSX road slug #2308 and mother unit GP40-2 #6459 in storage at Russell Kentucky.

[@parjanyamevada9297]

Hope for those Dash 9s and AC6000CWs

[@parjanyamevada9297]

And dash 8s as well

[@gloria6229]

@@parjanyamevada9297 #602 is an AC4400CWM & not an AC6000CW.

[@gloria6229]

@@parjanyamevada9297 What do you know about the Spirit of Maryland.

[@raphtze]

do the railroads mind you with your drone? do you ask for permission? just wondering! nice vid :)

[@railfanmicahturner]

Often I do, however sometimes there’s just nobody there such as the Harlan Ky area where I’m from, where I just fly 😂, Great question! Thanks for your support!

[@gloria6229]

What are CSX road slug #2308 and mother unit #6459 in storage at Russell Kentucky?

[@Santafe_guy2000]

12:21 old conrail engine with repaint and old switcher

[@SW_Appalachian_Railfan_Prod.]

I saw an old sd80 on the NS in Chattanooga a few years ago. Are they all getting scrapped or rebranded. Sad to see em off the mainline service

[@gloria6229]

I saw an SD80MAC in Roanoke, Virginia and on the Pocahontas Division between Oakvale, West Virginia and Chester, West Virginia.

[@GeorgiaRoadHD]

I really like the drone footage, mind explaining about that Ex-NS Dash 9 in 9:46 ? At the left actually

[@railfanmicahturner]

I’m not so sure myself, my focus at the time was on the CSX units, I heavily regret not shooting more of the NS scraps but that’s on my bucket list for my follow up visit in a few months hopefully. Thanks for the feedback and kind words!

[@gloria6229]

NS scraps?

[@gloria6229]

@@railfanmicahturner Are they seriously NS scraps?

[@dakingoftrains1059]

wow

[@GulfCoastVideography]

They won’t run again I bet

[@Santafe_guy2000]

This is a sad vid with all of the old engines that i saw when I was a kid

[@paulw.woodring7304]

Saw 6094 in the Russell deadline. Looking for 6093, former B&O EMD anniversary unit "GM50". Was supposed to go to B&O Museum. Anyone know where it is? I think one of the units in the second scene is/was a SD45-2.

[@haaseshouseoscience6377]

Paul W. Woodring sadly, it was Rebuilt into a GP40-3 and was renumbered to 6542.

[@paulw.woodring7304]

@@haaseshouseoscience6377 I was afraid of something like that happening.

[@sukhdeepubhi4062]

Nice video and nice music! What is the name of the piece? Thank you

[@railfanmicahturner]

Nuestra Casa by Yuri Liberzon 😊

[@snowman374th]

LETS GO BRANDON!

[@ironcityrailfan8467]

Any ideas as to what CSX might do with 602?

[@officialnewyork_railfan6822]

Sell it or scrapped most likely

[@railfanmicahturner]

Actually, surprisingly to me anyways, it is an AC44CW, and as of last week CSX pulled it out of storage to rebuild it to a modern AC44CM from what I’ve heard

[@officialnewyork_railfan6822]

@@railfanmicahturner WHAT?!

[@railfanmicahturner]

@@officialnewyork_railfan6822 Yup, to be rebuilt as an AC44CM I believe and placed back in storage. It’s unknown if it will keep its Spirit title. It’s assumed that 600 and 601 will be as well

[@officialnewyork_railfan6822]

@@railfanmicahturner wait what's the point of rebuilding it if it's going right back in storage lol

[@where_is_the_RS40]

When was this taken?!

[@railfanmicahturner]

November 27th, 2021

[@gloria6229]

That's almost a year ago.

[@gloria6229]

That's a year ago.

[@gregmahone1815]

This makes me feel very sad for these locomotives just sit there and rust be scrapped

[@roscoepcoltrane5499]

too every 2 scrapped a new one is built...

[@gregmahone1815]

@@roscoepcoltrane5499 understood sir

[@roscoepcoltrane5499]

@@gregmahone1815 im just a railway man trying to earn a paycheck

[@gregmahone1815]

@@roscoepcoltrane5499 I understand sir

[@roscoepcoltrane5499]

@@gregmahone1815 okay..............

[@chillydaysyt4421]

why are NS ACus in storage

[@railfanmicahturner]

I’m really not sure, this was taken in November of 2021 and so things may have changed since then. Maybe another commentor can clear it up!

[@chillydaysyt4421]

@@railfanmicahturner oh ok

[@gloria6229]

​@@railfanmicahturnerBe sure to tell #7311 hello for me. Thank you.

[@burnuts007]

Most of all the horns have been removed? Why is this theft?

[@railfanmicahturner]

I’m not sure, I’d say on CSXs behalf, if looters got to stealing parts, the horn would be the first to go

[@MPRail]

I will destroy PRLX and free the locomotives along with other leasers.

[@gloria6229]

Bad idea BNSF Warbonnet.

[@gloria6229]

Progress Rail is an important part of the railroad.

[@bnsf8610]

Tons of EMD junk too. Lets go Brandon

[@FoardFow]

Where's the Narration ?? You won't get many subscribers like this!!

[@railfanmicahturner]

I’ve never thought about it, I’ll consider it for my upcoming video from the Thomas Rice Yard in Waycross. Thanks for the feedback!

[@gloria6229]

I had to ask, but seriously why is [..csx..] #4500 the Spirit of Cumberland being scrapped?

[@railfanmicahturner]

The parts are being used for other MAC rebuilds.

[@gloria6229]

I understand.

[@gloria6229]

As of right now, [..csx..] AC44C6M #602 the Spirit of Maryland as it is affectionately known is in the AC44CM program with #601 the Spirit of Waycross.