Article #106: NS 135 w/ D9-40CW 9713, D9-40C 8787, D9-40CW 8952 SD40-2 6121 & GP38-2 5024 Hickory, NC (September 27, 2013)

 

In this new article, we will be taking a look at NS 135 westbound through Hickory, North Carolina with D9-40CW's 9713 and 8952, along with D9-40C 8787, SD40-2 6121 and GP38-2 5024. 135 usually went through Hickory during the early afternoon hours at that time. 

The D9-40CW's were built between 1996 and 2004. These locomotives were a staple on the majority of Norfolk Southern trains for many years. A lot of them have been rebuilt into AC44C6M's during the last few years. The were delivered with 4,00 horsepower but were eventually upgraded to 4,400 horsepower. 

The D9-40C's were built in 1995 and had the standard cab. These locomotives ran for over twenty years as they were also rebuilt into AC44C6M's. 

SD40-2 6121 was built in the 1970's for service on the Norfolk & Western. GP38-2 5024 has the high hood design and was built in February of 1972 for service on the Southern Railway. At this time, it was repainted in the current paint scheme.

D9-40C 8787 trailing second.

D9-40CW 8952 trailing third.

SD40-2 6121 trailing fourth.

GP38-2 5024 trailing fifth.