Breaking news, folks: Norfolk Southern has accepted financial contributions from members of the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society in order to repaint the nose of the already-recently-painted Lehigh Valley-liveried heritage unit. Anecdotal accounts I've read seem to indicate that these changes were motivated by the ARHS, who not only put up their own cash for this effort but also had the official LVRR blueprints to get 'er done right.
I can't yet determine whether this was an official or unofficial venture, but my understanding leans towards the latter (certain members making contribution$ personally in a private capacity; corrections welcomed). If so, that's some serious dedication.
Of note are not only the revised "rippling" flags on either side of the nose, but also wide LV-style safety striping on the front end itself and a much larger LV diamond herald. The opposite end now has a new diamond, too.
I find it fascinating that NS consented to make this locomotive even more appealing to those of us who bleed Cornell Red. It'll probably go down in history as the one NS heritage unit that was "LV'd" not once, but twice. Check it out for yourself.
I can't yet determine whether this was an official or unofficial venture, but my understanding leans towards the latter (certain members making contribution$ personally in a private capacity; corrections welcomed). If so, that's some serious dedication.
Of note are not only the revised "rippling" flags on either side of the nose, but also wide LV-style safety striping on the front end itself and a much larger LV diamond herald. The opposite end now has a new diamond, too.
I find it fascinating that NS consented to make this locomotive even more appealing to those of us who bleed Cornell Red. It'll probably go down in history as the one NS heritage unit that was "LV'd" not once, but twice. Check it out for yourself.
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In 2024, the late, great RDG overlaps with RBM&N, SEPTA, NS, CSX, and several shortlines - that's life . . .