Norfolk Southern Unveils New Locomotive in Celebration of GoRail's Tenth Anniversary

[@joecooney577]

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.

[@paulelliott3739]

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.

[@MBTAMoreRailfan]

U work in a NS yard? NS has 35+ special engines

[@zach4425]

Ya I’m sure

[@jimjab3631]

Yup me neither NS dont spend money like that because of union strangulation.

[@CP_Trent]

@@MBTAMoreRailfan 60+ if you count every single one lol

[@cameronlowery3424]

Hey I'm trying to get a job at the railroad I'm 17 but do u have any words of advice

[@Shane-Singleton]

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.

[@KrazeeClark]

It only took these guys five minutes to paint and decal this train. Worker Level = 1000

[@MBTAMoreRailfan]

Michael Brewer he knows that it’s a joke

[@SouthJerseyRailfan]

@@michaelbrewer5977 r/wooosh

[@SouthJerseyRailfan]

@@michaelbrewer5977 k

[@TSemasFl]

Don't know why it took them so long, slackers.

[@markschroeder2578]

@@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.

[@andrewilson453]

I was in Harrisburg, PA when this engine went though, it was on a 8 to 9 light engine power move.

[@Conrailsd80guy]

Kato needs to make this unit.

[@CTK1201]

HELLS YEAH!!

[@boomer8806]

You must be an N scaler...

[@CCBP1216]

Agreed

[@CCBP1216]

@@boomer8806, I'm an N scaler

[@slipperylaw4329]

Yea

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Great video, I just saw this unit a couple days ago

[@adrianplmerian]

Hoi

[@Theleader1980]

Wide World of Trains awseome comment!

[@Mentorrailfanning]

Noice

[@1nf1nity0nHigh]

Noice

[@KrisPBacon]

Noice

[@HappyHands.]

You got to admire a company that has pride in what they do and shows it.

[@TOTALCAMARO]

Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this video. It’s amazing to see all the steps it takes to make that beautiful machine come alive.

[@NYandAtlantic]

Wow didn’t know how much work goes into painting and detailing a locomotive. Thank you NS for showing us

[@leoniousmumblescraper1311]

It is odd how large machines can seem to become actual living creatures.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Cool time lapse video

[@TrainChasers15]

A lot of people say that the GoRail is a ugly unit, we think it's a awesome locomotive

[@arthurmatthews9321]

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.

[@richardhead8264]

_Kinda neat that the tracks in that paint garage connect to every rail in North America!_ 🚂

[@TrainChasers15]

I love these paint schemes they make

[@annfrazier7275]

whoever disliked this video can't be a rail fan

[@abysmaldryer]

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!

[@siddiqueabu4064]

Those cheeky union Pacific fans

[@ThatOneMichiganRailfan]

bus driver 101 Abu I’m more like a NS guy, it has such good paint schemes.

[@WorldWideOfTrainsAndTrucks]

@@abysmaldryer YEAH!

[@ThatOneMichiganRailfan]

AbysmalDryer9, Yes! A Beautiful SD60E!

[@michaelmappin4425]

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.

[@jessdine5109]

If I was the President, "I would make America great again" and start by giving railroads massive tax breaks and incentives to industries to ship by rail. When America was great, as I recall, the railroads played a major role in the economy, more so than now. We nee to get back to those days again. More trains, more industry, more manufacturing- and all of it linked by railroads.... but I'll never be the President. Oh well.

[@scootosan]

+jess dine well you have my vote Sir

[@DarkLink1996]

Make That 2

[@thomasfletcher164]

jess dine , three

[@organbuilder272]

You Never know, Jess - Strange things happen.

[@TheCentralTexasRailfan]

4

[@WilliamHenryDavisJr]

Cool video showing the work involved in the painting process

[@MUEagle2002]

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.

[@coltonstigall32]

That SD60E Is Beautiful!

[@ph11p3540]

Love that Nvidia graphics card green livalry on this locomotive.

[@cielomadamba1811]

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[@MGRailVideos]

i'm waiting for this thing on Cresson, PA railcam right now

[@toddbehrends1373]

What a great time lapse video. More please!

[@KDubielak]

WE all love you so much norfolk southern railroad

[@mywhittleshortlinetrains3774]

It's really cool seeing an engine that you've seen in the building process. Nice video!

[@tospisnotavailable6079]

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

[@TrainsNStuff]

that would be most likely the geometry train.

[@lesliejentzsch1063]

Thats enough to brighten anyones day. Nice paint job.

[@Rails-Of-Illinois]

This song would be so great if it was used in a movie at some point. W choice NS editing team!

[@davidharlow8614]

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

[@NorthlandTrains]

Just saw that locomotive lead a westbound 3 days ago, and just saw it on an eastbound again this morning!

[@thenorgalofthehills5688]

Keon's Trains Lucky!

[@brianfoster7794]

Incredible job those guys have done ✅. The loco really looks great 👍 love the colour scheme really impressive from the UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

loved watching this video - you should have one for every locomotive you piant

[@dmorgan28]

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. 👍❤️

[@annfrazier7275]

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.

[@digger105337]

Beutiful! Nice to see hand painted craftmanship with no robotic help.

[@Paleoman52]

I saw this engine leading a west bound freight through Letchworth State Park in western New York State. It still looks like new!

[@red-leaf]

4:55 why Flexicoil truck? and not HT-C?

[@NishnaValleyRailVideos]

It’s a rebuilt SD60M

[@tgmelinda7544]

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.

[@VWdabug]

My favorite train company that does freight is… Norfolk southern

[@Nufferz1]

They sure love to showcase the units!

[@arjnsdca]

Beautiful! Love the paint! NS has the prettiest paint scheme of any tier 1 RR.

[@benjames866]

Kansas City Southern would like a word

[@dasbooterror]

Okay thats a really awesome way to merge the logotypes of both companies!

[@1960gambit]

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.

[@billbradley3460]

Man, did those guys work fast. I was exhausted just watching them. :-)

[@deleteddeleted172]

This is such a beautiful locomotive Great Job, Northfolk Southern!

[@molossis]

You guys should make a anniversary engine like CN, GO Transit, and BNSF did.

[@2005GLI]

Whats the turnaround time from start to finish?

[@Boxcarphilly]

It took 14 Norfolk Southern employees using 60 gallons of primer and paint over a 40-hour period.

[@derricktherailfan]

Fantastic video!! I really love the paint scheme! It's great and fabulous!

[@snowmobile8003]

Only time before lionel paints one up like this

[@AndrewHaverson]

Awesome paint/decal job, guys!

[@Nitsujy12345]

and yet another amazing paint scheme by norfolk southern! now theres anoter locomotive in their fleet to look forward to seeing!

[@sct913]

Interesting that the stripes and logo on the nose are masked and painted, but that the striping and legends on the side are decals instead.

[@angelmalarkey7946]

So that’s we’re trains made and come from

[@jgmiller5044]

Nice locomotive. But why didn't they paint the wheels? The rusty wheels looked terrible.

[@angry-white-men]

I'm pretty sure they just forgot because they had the other trucks on in the shop.

[@railfanowen9372]

There wheels.... they don’t paint them because they are made of steel or iron. Paint is a no need. That’s paint would be gone in a week.

[@marvinhardy8767]

I use to paint jets for the Navy, but nothing close to this. Thanks for sharing this

[@1940limited]

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?

[@johnblair8146]

Interesting to note that the unit was on shop trucks during painting.

[@davidvincent1093]

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

[@VArailfan89]

Good job, Altoona! Can't wait to see this on the NS Norfolk District, please feel free to send my way! :)

[@gregoryhainsworth2663]

I'd like to see this unit on the old Nickel Plate line between Chicago and Fort Wayne.

[@KaijuForceNeo]

I’d like another one of these since the 20th Anniversary is coming soon!

[@ocsrc]

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

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

ahh yes back to the conrail days

[@ljones121]

I think that was juniata locomotive shops doing the rebuild

[@jamesshanks2614]

Anybody notice it's on shop trucks? Before it left the shop

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

I Like this unit, hope to see it one day

[@ableone7855]

Art in Motion

[@derrickconnor1303]

Great job NS Beautiful locomotive, love seeing speciality locomotives like this

[@gabrielanunez5536]

Awesome Painting

[@dougwonders2700]

That's a lot of work! Looks nice, Altoona crew!

[@lamontduplessis3552]

that is TOO COOL FOR WORDS!

[@deanronan5308]

That's one SWEET looking LOCOMOTIVES way cool

[@bkriegel95]

Beautiful!! Just...beautiful!!!

[@eddieg749]

That is a very nice paint job!!

[@syscom3]

Yes, that is a nice paint job. Reminds me of a tennis shoe on rails.

[@eddieg749]

I agree!! I like the new paint job

[@tedb2606]

Wow! What an awesome looking locomotive.

[@TimothyRogersRailfanning]

Seen this locomotive two months ago leading a freight through my town, it needed a paint job from the looks of it

[@thatsicilian787]

I love the look of fresh black paint on a loco

[@LakeStateRailfan]

Yet I still haven't caught a special painted SD60E unit. Closest I got was 6919

[@SouthernRailfan]

Awesome paint job!!

[@phokjiouh59]

In the paint shop it was on two-axle boogies wehen it left on three-axle boogies.

[@luckydwh17]

Great paint job NS always has great looking locomotives maybe one day CSX will catch on

[@jessewernholm9753]

why is it a four-axle inside and a six outside?

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

3:25 it's kinda funny seeing freight wheels on a locomotive lol.

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

It’s just to transport it 😂 the little stub wheels

[@greatlakesrailfan586]

OMG Sweet! Love That SD60E!

[@ThatOneMichiganRailfan]

Great Lakes Railfan, Yes!

[@ericceulemans7851]

I like this movie so much alle the hard work ...beautyfull locomotiv . I like American trains !!! Greetz from belgium

[@bradenkilby]

Is soon coming down the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for September's railfest

[@Muggar62]

How did a bogey with two axles in the workshop change to a bogey with 3 axles out of the workshop??

[@silicon212]

Here in the US, we refer to those as 'trucks'. The locomotive, while in the paint booth, was on shop trucks (basically standard railcar trucks), for whatever reason (maybe the locomotive trucks were being rebuilt). They are unpowered and allow the locomotive to be moved from area to area. The 3-axle trucks are the standard locomotive trucks on these EMD SD60 series locomotives.

[@gomile1000]

3:02 There's something unsettling yet kind of hilarious about seeing this locomotive on a regular car truck.

[@trainroomgary]

Great paint job with the Lime Green & Black. All about contrast.

[@tgmelinda7544]

Next one is going to be Hot Pink, Black with blue polkadots

[@alejandromotaguevara3363]

ME GUSTO MUCHO EL VIDEO DE COMO PINTAN EL TREN

[@charliebray6758]

Pretty close to how aircraft are painted. Nice look!

[@anthonycallan7964]

Awesome great paint job always liked NS's livery

[@michalgt7203]

What kinda paint did they use

[@963hz]

Awesome video!

[@Yeetus_The_Trainz_Tutorial_Guy]

Wow nice paint job!

[@rescuecaptainbob8564]

Nice Time Lapse Video but makes me wonder how long did all this actually take to do?

[@OfficialSEIC2K6]

Thats how they painted the GoRail locomotive. I gotta say it looks very good.

[@Need4Life]

Very nice!!!!

[@sniper11506]

Looking nice, can't wait to see this one, thanks.

[@robertbowman3406]

I will never figure out why they, the different railroads, always leave the wheels and couplers that rusty color. They could at least paint them black also and then it would look complete.

[@bradcliff7099]

I was a railcar mechanic awhile back and I believe the reason is for inspections of the wheels . One thing most don't realise is that thereb really isn't a wash bay to pull into and clean cars and locomotives like a car or truck! If you think about it, the wheels being made obv. of steel and rolling on steel rails, over time they will get a thin layer of a rusty hue along the bottoms of the locomotive and all cars. which is nothing more than the result of friction between the wheels and rails.

[@BloodyHeck]

We need more of the Heritage units. It's so rare that I see one.