Timelapse: Bringing the Thoroughbred Locomotive to Life

Watch as our talented paint shop team at Juniata Locomotive Shop bring the Thoroughbred Locomotive to life.
From start to finish, the process took approximately 430 hours, 10 carmen painters, and 75 gallons of paint to complete. The craftsmanship and skill of our Juniata team shines through in every detail. ✨🚂✨
To all our railroaders, thank you for your grit, heart, and drive that keep us moving the weight of the world.
Have you seen the Thoroughbred Locomotive out on the rails yet? Be sure to #ThankARailroader when you do!

[@RABSTRAINS]

The actual line employees work so hard to make NS run most times under very stressful conditions created by supervisors and management. Line NS Crews/Employees you have my total respect! It’s because of the ordinary NS crews and down in the trenches workers that NS keeps moving💪💪👍 OUTSTANDING JOB ON THE ENGINE👍👍👍

[@OfficialSEIC2K6]

The Juniata locomotive shop did a great job changing it from a Frankenstein locomotive to the thoroughbred locomotive. They're definitely skilled when it comes to painting locomotives

[@NorthernNewEnglandRailfan]

Certainly beats Waycross!

[@TexasSoCalRailfan9021]

I agree

[@J.M_Swindon]

*patch jobs:*

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

It is too beautiful to put out in the weather. Fantastic job! Loved the video!!

[@jonathanlafferty2271]

To Norfolk Southern. Your heritage units are the best thing I've ever seen!

[@frankiecrocker]

I must admit that I slowed the playback speed down and it was fun to watch. Such a beautiful livery!

[@Bubbarain717]

Honestly one of my favorite liveries. This along with the veterans and first responders locos are some of the best y’all have done.

[@joepeach997]

To all you Paint, Vinyl, Vector and Grunts, BRAVO! Most of us never work on anything bigger than a 53' Trailer, you guys get the Super Bowl! Well done video NS!

[@TrainLover3268]

Awesome video. I always love watching special units like this get painted. It’s really satisfying and fun.

[@AlikStansberry]

Wow, fantastic job on the paint time lapse! You guys haven’t done one of these since the GoRail & Honoring our Veterans SD60Es I think. 4822 looks great with the red paint choice. Thank you NS and to all employees for all your hard work!

[@Primeandfeastablescollector10]

That’s is true and nice too the works. Nickel plate road heritage unit next.

[@CSX6711]

This is awesome!! and they did great job on this locomotive, keep up the good work NS!!

[@jonathanlarathetrainguy7788]

These workers did a great job on painting their newest locomotive

[@alanmurdock4319]

That's not a new one, it has to be at least 12 years old. The EPA tier 3 emission came into effect in 2012. A dash 9 doesn't meet it. They can still be produced, but not sold for use in this country.

[@jonathanlarathetrainguy7788]

No I mean it’s a rebuilt locomotive. At least it’s probably older than 12 years.

[@HistoricBF]

​@@jonathanlarathetrainguy7788 rebuilt from Dash 9 #9516 original build date of 2-2001

[@HistoricBF]

And yes, it looks great!

[@jonathanlarathetrainguy7788]

And it looks cleaner than before!!!

[@bhrailroadhistory1509]

I cant wait to see it out on the rails!

[@TR41NZ]

THAT LOCOMOTIVE IS SO COOL!!!!

[@truckinpoppop6777]

That’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!

[@daniel_the_railfan]

Props to you guys for making this, keep making more unique paints

[@zdthelehighlinerailfan5362]

Nice... I've caught it on NS 23G as the Leader after coming on NS 24X earlier in the Morning at Phillipsburg NJ... also I really love that P3 Horn as well & same thing with the Red Stripes on the front...Great Job NS!

[@Debra.Justice]

Love my NS railroad. 💕

[@HrtBkr]

wow this is very interesting! and a amazing paintjob!

[@TheSoutheastTexasRailfan]

I like this unit can’t wait to see on the rails

[@MRRAILFANVON]

Aaaaamazing!😊

[@michaelcase8574]

That is just a fantastic looking livery!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

That was awesome. Really cool. NS rules.

[@jerrysimon793]

These guys from juniata shops are freaking awesom nice paint job

[@tomy.1846]

Excellent work! Glad to se such fine craftmanship! Sharp looking engine, respect to all involved.

[@HyperLink_NotBlocked35]

Nice work NS keep it up

[@traindudeaaa]

I don’t know why people are mocking this locomotive it looks FIRE great job NS

[@edduke8527]

Now THAT was cool!!!!!

[@danasimcho310]

At the starting gate & ready to start the race!

[@moparluvrsgagarage2898]

What a good looking Locomotive, will be looking for it on VR channel.

[@petermazzaro3407]

I was looking out my window yesterday and saw that loco roll by and I just thought “Hmm NS must’ve painted themselves another heritage unit hell yeah” and sure enough next day I see this video.

[@HabsCanada1]

I drive a subway train in Toronto. Absolutely love it. Stay safe brothers and sisters.

[@Heroduothecomedian]

It's always so cool to me to watch anything old get a fresh coat of paint and then it looks brand spanking new again and no one would be none the wiser unless they looked inside

[@scottcannell5584]

Can't wait to see this out in ho scale 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@thomasgrafe6777]

I'd like to see it in N scale as well! 😉

[@richardbause2453]

Great job 👏, but did anyone take notice of the American Flag 🇦🇸 on the Roof🤔😯??? Nice touch.

[@sebastianbarthel2393]

Black with red accents works every time...look at the 1960s batmobil!👌

[@JamiePoling007]

Absolutely gorgeous loco

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Wow thank you. Wonderful to see and that is one of the best looking new schemes. I hope the all the model trains companies will make it. I'd love to have the decals already. Great job everyone and I can't wait for the next video.

[@april4244]

This is a fantastic looking engine! Love the design!

[@rusty383]

Most beautiful paint schemes since the Southern Hreen

[@Porschedude8]

Well done! 👍👍

[@cowgamingofficial5612]

Can't wait to see it!

[@Super_Chief]

Very Kewl! 🚂🚃🚃

[@kevinmacdonald2165]

That's awesome

[@carmeliabarreto6687]

FICOU MUITO BOM!!!

[@ericlee6233]

Awesome work 👏 👌 and What team work on the whole job !

[@baracc10]

Oh cool. Even without the time lapse, you gotta wonder how long it would take to paint a locomotive. I know I’d wonder how long it takes

[@ron4843]

To sand, do logo’s, & paint it, (for a black & white), about 5 days.

[@ZombieSlayer-dj3wb]

But a 150 + car train can only inspcted in 5 mins

[@rusty383]

I Shure hope Lionel comes out with a copy of this one because I have to have one

[@waynemiller7382]

That's a lot of Testors Gloss coat to seal it all in ! :) :)

[@chrisscott8934]

Ok am confused how long does the locomotive remain in paint shop just curious 🤨

[@jsuperman7672]

How about doing maintainance on the tracks

[@ohiovalleyrailfan]

What shade of red did you all use for this? Is it the same red you used on the LV heritage unit?

[@bradleymcwilliams6348]

Only thing should've done different, instead of 4822, should have used 4812, for 4', 8 &1/2" Other than that, it's great!

[@tylersebring8045]

I'd would of love to see the top of cab red and the plow be red or a different color but overall good job but if it was up to me I'd add a little more

[@Mauscmkwk]

You guys rendered the sd80mac’s extinct 😢😢😢😢😢

[@thomasklimchuk441]

Wonder does the engine have a working tolet .a frig or a big ticket item a microwave Did they leave the conductor and brakeman seats across the cab so they can stretched their legs

[@91stealthman]

Garant vs. Norfolk Southern Railroad, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Manslaughter/Assault, and Fired Whistle Blower.

[@hairoajquejay1740]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@talovar2208]

What eduction does one need to become a painter of locomotives?

[@VirginiaDMVRailfan]

I saw this locomotive and missed it

[@johndemeen5575]

Who pays for the paint job?

[@lionelletrinidad8864]

Former NS 9615

[@hunterwolfscar2287]

Wow. Since When Does Trains need a fresh coat of paint on this railway For?.

[@johnuhelski8613]

NS ROCKS , csx SUX !!!

[@chattphotos]

Now Playing: River Runs Deep by SLPSTRM

[@paulmatulavich7321]

Thank you. Was hoping someone would nail it, and you did!

[@chattphotos]

@@paulmatulavich7321 Thanks! Technically I first heard it on Chena Verony and found a whole epic album worth listening to

[@ZeektheGeek5996]

what’s the point of this locomotive?

[@CSXRailfan38]

The fact they call this a thoroughbred is an insult bc the true thoroughbreds are the like 10 remaining NS Dash 9s in the original logo that will unfortunately eventually be rebuilt bc they just don't have enough AC44C6Ms

[@Maverick_31]

“Labour does not contribute to profits”