Some Fallen Flags at Spartanburg Yard in 1988.

Take a look back at some of the activity at CSX's Spartanburg Yard one afternoon in 1988. First the yard crew is shown switching the NS interchange. Then, they head to the North end of the yard with a covered hopper before putting off for the day. Next, we see a coal train departing as another loaded train waits for a relief crew to be called. The 4th unit a U36C, which was originally a Clinchfield unit, was smoking pretty badly leaving the yard. The final shots show the power on the other coal train, the yard power and a couple of cabs sitting on the Cab track.
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[@DASCO2136]

One thing to always think about here is this scene can never be repeated again---the U-boats seen here have been retired and scrapped as well as the SD45 on the 2nd coal train, the 2 C30-7s are probably working somewhere in South America and the GP40, SD40-2s and SD45-2 are odds are still working for CSX but have been repainted. In addition, the cabooses are also gone and its a safe bet that todays coal drags are solid aluminum hoppers consists instead of mixed company hoppers. Its all gone

[@SOU5111]

Good memories for sure, and lot of variety back then too. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@northgacub]

GP40 6761 to HATX 427. To PRLX same. Stored in south GA at last report.

[@dgware76]

Nice to see all those Chessie H50 hoppers in that coal drag.

[@SOU5111]

@DASCO2136 Yes indeed, lot of truth to what you said here. Well said! So much has changed since I shot this, and won't be repeated again. Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@ThumperKJFK]

LMAO LOL 7306 Seaboard thinks she is an ALCO :P

[@northgacub]

8062 - in service 8176 - now CSXT 2442 (SD38-2S) in service. 8966 - now AZRC SD40-2M 4003 in service 7306 - scrapped 1991

[@TheRancher250]

Love this video!!! Lot of classic power from the days when diesel fuel was cheap. Love seeing those old six axle GEs.

[@jamesrussell6123]

I used to see the trains from seaboard coast line to seaboard system which now part of CSX when I was younger

[@easyamp123]

Love the old railroad action, thanks

[@juvmol]

@DASCO2136 great info , thumbs up

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

The two dislikes were Chessie and Seaboard.

[@northgacub]

SD45 8942- rebuilt to SP SD40M-2 8596. To UP 2672. Retired to lessor Sterling Rail. Stored.

[@sharkheadism]

Unusual EOT on the coal train, probably a first generation design given the time

[@SOU5111]

@stevie65able Yes, there sure was a great deal of variety in schemes still around back then. Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@Automcanic]

@DASCO2136 I'll have to catch a company coal drag for you of CSX. I bet many of the 6 digit coal hoppers are still in service from this video!

[@1978garfield]

This is some amazing footage. Thanks for sharing with the world.

[@SOU5111]

Thanks! Yeah, those were some good times for seeing good stuff trackside.

[@K4JW]

I miss seeing those seaboard units go by my house, great video!

[@SOU5111]

@moogman1978 Thanks, glad you liked it! Stay tuned...

[@rhelmod]

Awesome! I have got to get my video up on youtube.

[@SOU5111]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@stevie65able]

An incredible era of different schemes galore. Great reference material for model railroaders!

[@tommythomason6187]

That GE C30-7 was puffin' out some smoke!

[@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354]

It wasn't a C30-7....It was en ex Clinchfield U36C

[@tommythomason6187]

@@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354 Thanks for the info. I'm not as good at telling the GE models apart.

[@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354]

@@tommythomason6187 The U36C is a tricky one to differentiate from a C30-7 or a C36-7 because it has the same overhanging radiator so I totally umderstood how you misidentified it....

[@SOU5111]

@rhelmod Glad you like it! Looking forward to seeing it!

[@SOU5111]

@lawbench191 Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them!

[@moogman1978]

Great stuff Greg! Can't wait to see more.

[@SOU5111]

@K4JW Yeah, I miss em too! Thanks!

[@CRRMANLILES]

Really like the vintage video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lawbench191]

Love these videos! Great Stuff!

[@BillySinnz]

Wow I remember my Grandfather taking me to the yard in Sumter and seeing units just like these. Lots of variety and good memories. Thanks for uploading this!