Norfolk Southern Unveils New Locomotive in Celebration of GoRail's Tenth Anniversary
March 12, 2014 -- GoRail and Norfolk Southern announced the unveiling of its one-of-a-kind GoRail locomotive today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of GoRail, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of moving more freight by rail. Founded in 2004, GoRail mobilizes support for policies that would lead to more freight moving by rail and opposition to policies that would limit the freight railroads' ability to meet growing freight demand. The GoRail locomotive will enter into regular freight service on Norfolk Southern's system.
"We are honored that Norfolk Southern has commissioned this special GoRail locomotive and excited for its debut," said GoRail President Russell McGurk. "We believe it will help GoRail spread awareness about the many public benefits of rail, including more jobs, improved safety, less pollution and less energy consumption. When the public understands that America's privately owned freight railroads invest billions of dollars each year in the nation's rail network, so taxpayers don't have to, they are eager to get behind pro-rail policies."
The SD60E model features a paint scheme combining the infinity lines of the Norfolk Southern livery with the tracks of the GoRail logo. The lines end in an arrow to depict movement, and the GoRail colors carry through the modified speed lines to show the unity of GoRail and Norfolk Southern, creating the look of land as seen from above and signifying freight movement. The GoRail locomotive joins Norfolk Southern's 30th anniversary fleet of 20 non-traditional locomotives painted in the schemes of key predecessor railroad companies and the veterans' locomotive painted to honor those who have served in the military and reserves. The GoRail locomotive was painted in Altoona, involving 14 Norfolk Southern employees using 60 gallons of primer and paint over a 40-hour period.
"Our industry has a great story to tell, and GoRail does an excellent job of educating the public about the benefits and strengths of the American freight rail system and the continuing high levels of freight rail investment to drive safety, service and growth," said Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman. "We are pleased to help promote GoRail and their pro-rail mission."
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It’s 2020. I work in a rail yard. I’ve never seen a Norfolk Southern locomotive like this. I’ve worked in this yard for 4 years.
What a fabulous video. Did we ever appreciate how much work goes into the painting/prepping of a locomotive? I do now. Thanks Norfolk Southern for caring enough to show us. The message about rail freight being good for America is just as true now as 150 years ago.
Wasn't a fan of the high visibility green until they started laying down the black. Really makes for a nice contrast on the finished paint job.
Kato needs to make this unit.
It only took these guys five minutes to paint and decal this train. Worker Level = 1000
Great video, I just saw this unit a couple days ago
It is odd how large machines can seem to become actual living creatures.
That SD60E Is Beautiful!
I was in Harrisburg, PA when this engine went though, it was on a 8 to 9 light engine power move.
I love these paint schemes they make
Love that Nvidia graphics card green livalry on this locomotive.
Cool time lapse video
You got to admire a company that has pride in what they do and shows it.
Beautiful Norfolk Southern!! I am clapping in the privacy of my apartment. I enjoy seeing these special locomotive schemes. It could be this, the Veterans Unit, or the Heritage Paint Schemes. I hope we will see more special paint schemes. Enjoy railroading Norfolk Southern and may you remain a cutting edge company on the forefront of the railroad industry.
Wow didn’t know how much work goes into painting and detailing a locomotive. Thank you NS for showing us
Kinda neat that the tracks in that paint garage connect to every rail in North America!
Incredible job those guys have done ✅. The loco really looks great 👍 love the colour scheme really impressive from the UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍
When I built my model railroad for the grandbabies to watch around the Christmas tree, I went with an SD60 in NS livery. I had some thoughts that maybe I should have gotten a GE Tier 4, but man I'm glad I chose this model. Later when my layout gets bigger, I'm gonna add locos like this one.
A lot of people say that the GoRail is a ugly unit, we think it's a awesome locomotive
Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this video. It’s amazing to see all the steps it takes to make that beautiful machine come alive.