If you see an approaching Norfolk Southern train and the lead unit appears to have a blue nose, there is nothing wrong with your eyes.
NS recently released two DC to AC conversion locomotives and both are painted in a blue and gray livery.
Nos. 4000 and 4001 wear a special paint scheme that is designed to designate the units as prototypes for the DC to AC conversion program.
Both units were built by GE in 1995 as standard-cab D9-40Cs, NS Nos. 8799 and 8879, respectively.
While being rebuilt this year, the locomotives were converted to AC traction, received wide cabs, and were re-designated as AC44C6Ms.
Both are slated to enter revenue service soon and will be available for duty anywhere in the NS system.
Tags: Norfolk Southern, NS 4000, NS 4001, NS DC to AC Conversion, NS motive power
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