Yup, these pups are still kicking and they likely will be for awhile. Don't forget I believe only one GP50 was retired due to a wreck....These things are older and MUCH less reliable than the GP59. No reason not to believe these 59's will be around for 10 or 15 years more at least......
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Modeler of NS operations in the Hagerstown Maryland area........
One of these came thru Bluefield,WV about a week ago. Headed east bound toward Roanoke on a merchandise train. It was painted in the Southern green, white and gold paint scheme.