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TRAINMASTER
BY WERNER MEER US-RAILROAD-SHOP KILCHBERG |
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TRAINMASTER
BY WERNER MEER US-RAILROAD-SHOP KILCHBERG |
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| 49 Years Trainmaster - the source for American Model Railroading (1977 - 2026) |
added: 6/26 / updated: 7/17/26
| 250 Years USA (1776 - 2026) |
| There are 2 different official CSX 250th Anniversary Locomotives |
| June 8, 2026: Rolling into history! Today, CSX unveiled two commemorative locomotives honoring America’s 250th anniversary — a tribute to the spirit, service, and strength that have helped shape this country for generations. CSX President and CEO Steve Angel said, “We are proud to celebrate this unique American legacy and the people who have made it possible.” |
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CM44AHs Nos. 250 and 2026 are the railroad’s America 250 locomotives Both locomotives were painted at CSX’s Waycross, GA shop. Each locomotive features a distinct design. No. 250 celebrates America’s anniversary year with a stars and stripes theme, while No. 2026 features the American bald eagle and the phrase “United We Stand.” |
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| 3 photos copyright by CSX Transportation, Inc. |
| Video of the official roll out: https://www.facebook.com/reel/981784471235213 |
| New June 14, 2026: CSX 250 & 2026 on display yesterday in Waycross. |
| Can’t wait to see them on their inaugural run! Bishop Smith |
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| 4 photos copyright by Bishop Smith |
| New July 17, 2026: CSX 250 & 2026 from Waycross to Duvall. |
| July 17 - Thanks to a heads up from a friend I was able to make a quick run to Waycross to catch I143 south and follow it to Jax. Dale V Rockwell - below are a few pics. |
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| 1 = Arriving at Waycross ... |
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| 2 = ... tough sunlight |
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| 3 = I lost the train, backtracked & heard they were stopped. THIS was my greeting! |
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| 4 = He came prepared. WTG Maverick! |
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| 5 = Back on the move. |
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| 6 = Shared pride from CSX !!! |
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| 7 = A few high-speed passes. |
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| 8 = Speed limit is 70 mph here but reduced 10 by "Heat Restriction". |
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| 9 = Otherwise, no way I'd be able to keep up. |
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| 10 = Folkston and good crowd waiting. Word spreads FAST these days to young railfans. Conductor unfurled the flag. |
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| 11 = Finally great sunlight! |
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| 12 = Welcome to Florida! |
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| 13 = Glad I got to Hilliard ahead of Maverick. |
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| 14 = Arriving in Duval ! |
| 14 photos copyright by Dale V Rockwell |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
Union
Pacific - click here (We do not know if these will be coming in HO Scale one day?) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
BNSF - click here New May 14, 2026: (BNSF made 3 different Diesels: # 250, # 1776, # 2026) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
NS - click here New May 20, 2026: (NS will do 6 different Diesels) |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
"The
Diesel Shop": https://www.thedieselshop.us/250th-a.HTML |
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More America 250 Years Diesel Locos by
different Railroads -
click here New June 2, 2026: Grand Canyon Railway F40PH |
| Walthers is presenting their 250th Anniversary Locomotives and Cars in HO Scale - click here |
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| Go back to our America 250 Years Diesel Locos Main Page - click here |
Copyright - Trainmaster by Werner Meer - 2026
