North & South
The first paint scheme introduced, shortly after CSX
indicated they would not be painting CSX on any
locomotives, was the "Blue and Grey" scheme -
linking North and South - with the corporate letters
"CSX" which stand for nothing. This GP40-2 is waiting
in the Elk Yard in South Charleston, WV in 1988.
Old Timer
This slightly simplified scheme with blue trucks and
fuel tank looks nice on one of the last GE U30C's in
Montgomery, AL in late 1992. All the U-boats have since
been retired and even the later "Dash 7's" are getting
rare.
Stealth
The most boring and cheapest paint scheme applied by CSX
was dubbed "Stealth" by railfans. It was nearly invisible
in fog or rain and was fortunately abandoned. This C40-8
on its way to New Orleans through Biloxi, MS in 1990 also
wears Italic numbers like all the other "Dash 8's" from GE.
Stripes
This GP30M, one of the few rebuilt and not converted
to Road Slugs, wears the added yellow side stripes and
nose paint applied to many of the early "Blue and Grey"
and "Stealth" schemes. This unit is switching a long
train in the lower yard in Parkersburg, WV in late 1992.
POTUS
During the 1992 Campaign, President Bush traveled by rail
behind a specially painted GE CW40-8. This "Wide Cab"
locomotive, renumbered from 7812 to 1992, wore a modified
"Bright Future" scheme with Flags painted on both sides.
Here it waits in Russel, KY while the passenger cars
get water.
Flag
Here the POTUS train receives its first of two flags on
the front and will later have the Seal of the President
Of The United States applied to each side. The train will
shortly depart Russel for Ohio across the huge Limeville
bridge.
Lightning Bolt
The first AC powered CW44AC wears the distinctive lighting
bolt of all the locomotives in its class. The first units
were originally numbered in the 9100's with the CW44-8's
in the 9000's. To differentiate the AC from the DC units
they were renumbered and given the lightning bolts. The
GE "Wide Cab" units, though different inside, have only a
few noticable differences on the outside.
Pumpkin
Many of the older GP38's and U-Boats now wear the bright
orange and black Maintenance of Way scheme along with new
numbers. But you're just as likely to see one in road service
as on maintenance duty. This GP38 rests on the wye at
St. Albans, WV in 1995. Note the new concrete ties on
the Coal River line.
Transfer
While most US railroads are trying to phase out the
caboose, some backing movements still require them.
This rebuilt Family Lines transfer caboose wears the
earlier CSX scheme in Pensacola, FL in 1992.
Lifesaver
This former Chessie System caboose in Shelby, KY
wears the "Operation Lifesaver" scheme on one side...
Redblock
...and the "Operation Redblock" on the other. Cabooses are
non-revenue cars and have low repaint priority. Many older
schemes can still be found in abundance.
