Norfolk Southern modified two of the paint schemes a few months after the locomotives were painted. The Nickel Plate Unit had the style and size of the cab side road numbers changed. The Lehigh Valley Unit had the nose re-done with a larger diamond and nose stripes. Fox Valley decided produce both versions.

Their line in the sand for the bulk of production was how the units appeared at the Spencer, North Carolina gathering of all units last July. Both NKP and LV wore the revised scheme - so that is what Fox Valley produce the most of. However, we Fox Valley did produce a limited number of "As Painted" units as well. If you want all the variants, please order any As Painted versions listed below.

Norfolk Southern Heritage Locomotive fleet in Spencer, North Carolina - July 1st and 2nd, 2012 - www.nscorp.com

Norfolk Southern honored its predecessor railroads in 2012 as part of its 30th anniversary. 19 new locomotives were painted in commemorative schemes that reflect the heritage of those predecessors.

Since the 1820's, hundreds of railroad companies were built, merged, reorganized, and consolidated into what eventually became Norfolk Southern, itself created from the consolidation of Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western Railway in 1982. In 1999, Norfolk Southern expanded the scope of its heritage with its acquisition of a portion of Conrail. The heritage locomotives represent most of the railroads that played significant roles in Norfolk Southern’s history. The first units will be delivered in April, and all units are expected to be riding the rails by June 1, Norfolk Southern’s 30th anniversary date.

“The heritage locomotives reflect the pride we take in our long and colorful history,” said Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman. “As they travel through our system, these state-of-the-art units in vintage livery will serve as reminders to our customers, employees, and communities that the modern rail network that keeps America competitive today and into the future has deep roots in the nation’s past.”

Each paint scheme was modified to fit contemporary locomotives while staying as true as possible to the original designs. Norfolk Southern employees in Altoona, Pa., and Chattanooga, Tennessee painted GE ES44AC locomotives, while the EMD SD70ACe units were painted at Progress Rail Services’ facility in Muncie, Ind. The heritage locomotives are used to haul freight across Norfolk Southern’s 20,000-mile, 22-state network and have been a railfan favorite since their introduction.

FEATURES:

• Hi-Ad or Steerable Trucks
• Directional Headlight - Illuminated Ditch Lights
• Smooth, Powerful drive with 5 Pole Motor and Dual Flywheels
• Separate Cut Levers
• Optional Metal Grab Irons
• Blackened Metal Wheels
• Easy to add DCC with Digitrax DZ125IN or Train Control Systems TCS EUN651

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