I checked my photos... the most recent C30-7 that I shot was # 7088 shot on 11/4/2005. The most recent C36-7 was shot on 10/30/2004. My, how time flies! Harold
After I posted, the Central Muchigan came to mind, but remember, I was mentioning the only U-boats I have seen so far. B23-7s and Super Series rebuilds are running on the Arkansas & Oklahoma, but no U-boats. PS- whatever happened to the MEC "baby" U-boats?
Several former CSX MoW U18B's are operating for the Pickens Railroad in and around Pickens, South Carolina. Still orange, too!
There are a number of other roads with U-boats. Martin Marietta Aggregates has U23Bs: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=109722 So does Wimpey Minerals: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=67612 So does the Nashville & Western: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=77724 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=85893 Transkentucky Transportation uses mostly U36Bs, at least one U28B, and at least into 2000, a U25B: http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=127043 http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=4078 http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=515 http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=58655 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=128733 http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/misc-t/tti281n.jpg MCVX (whatever that is) owns a U36B, clearly ex-CSX: http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=150685 The Nashville & Eastern also has U30Bs and a U36B: http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=21636 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=116686 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=39480 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=94980 Pennsy Supply at least had an early U28B and U23Bs: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=80700 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=66376 Since the Kyle Railroad and Enterprise Coal shut down their U30Cs http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=41106 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=10364 I believe the Lake Superior & Ishpeming is the only operator of U30Cs, or any 6-axle boat for that matter: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=59109 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=122173 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=59510 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=78874
MCVX is the Massachusetts Call Volunteer Firefighters Association... they have to do with firefighter training. I have seen several of their cars and should have photos somewhere. I read that CSX donated the loco to them. Harold
Had CSXT 5529 today, ex-C&O 8247 (B30-7) as my 2nd unit. Started to see the ex-NS exx-CR B40's. 2 of them in Walbridge today. Still black, but with CSX yellow reflective numbers on the cab.
A few notes... Providene & Worcester sold their sole U18B to Southern Railroad of New Jersey The 10 Maine Central U18Bs were retied by Guilford. 8 were scrapped and 2 (404 & 407) are now owned by RTEX (Rail Trusts Equipment) and stored in Lachine, Canada Ohio Central acquired two of LS&Is U30Cs... Chessie, the SD40 (CSX 4601) in your picture is rebuilt. Note the extended-range dynamic brake contactor access hatch on the dynamic brake blister. It is the newer -2 style hatch.
Not a Uboat, but still ex-CSX: LLPX GP40 3109, ex-CSX still in that road's MOW "pumpkin" scheme, now in service on Heart of Georgia, on tail end of SAM Shortline excursion train at Plains, GA, home of one Jimmy Carter. Am guessing this was from the Chessie side of CSX based on the slot on the battery box door.
I knew Guilford had retired its U18Bs, and suspected that P&W had. I didn't know that Ohio Central owned any C-boats.