GE "Super 7" Locomotives: Data, Specs, Production Roster
Last revised: January 1, 2025
By: Adam Burns
The "Super 7 Series," a name coined by Monongahela Railway president Paul Reistrup, according to Brian Solomon's book "GE Locomotives," was a rebuild program implemented during the 1980s to breathe new life into older Universal and early "Dash 7" models.
With sales ramping up for its latest "Dash 8" line, and the expense of new locomotives climbing, GE believed a rebuild series would bring in new buyers while providing them a power plant that featured the latest in electronics and components.
Interestingly, this concept was relatively new at the time; while Electro-Motive had rebuilt some older Baldwins and Alcos with EMD prime mover, and upgraded a few of its own first-generation Geeps, the company had never offered a true rebuild program of like-new locomotives.
The closest in existence then included companies such as Morrison-Knudsen and Precision National, which rebuilt a variety of first, and early second, generation locomotives from Alco and EMD.
Unfortunately, the domestic market for the Super 7s never took off, thanks largely to a saturated market of older first generation EMDs that could be acquired for a fraction of the price.
Interestingly, Super 7s did gain a large following in Mexico where Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México acquired a large fleet of six-axle variants, the C30-S7, during the early 1990s.
Photos
Monongahela "Super 7's" layover between assignments in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1990; #2302 began its career as Western Pacific U23B #2252 while #2300 as Western Pacific U23B #2254. Warren Calloway photo.Background
The Monongahela Railway was the only American line to show interest in GE's Super 7 series. The MGA, then-owned by CSX and Conrail, was a regional coal carrier situated in north-central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania.
It ultimately picked up eleven examples, #2300-2310. In addition, Roberval & Saguenay of Ontario acquired three units. The MGA locomotives were all former Western Pacific U23Bs while Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México's were rebuilt from former U30Cs, U33Cs, U36Cs, U36CGs, C30-7s, and C36-7s.
As Greg McDonnell notes in his book, "U-boats," former Western Pacific U23B #2263 was the chassis selected to become the original "Super 7" variant.
To keep costs down, GE reused the prime mover, 752 traction motors, trucks, and frames. The company, however, upgraded the locomotive with a new standard comfort cab, Dash 8 specifications, modern toilet, refrigerator, and GE's SENTRY wheel-slip control system. The company detailed this system in the following:
"The SENTRY system used traction-motor shaft speed sensors in place of older axle-mounted systems. The motor shaft sensors were as much as six times more sensitive to speed fluctuations, allowing for more detailed corrections to wheel slip and a better application of sand to the rail.
Depending on the severity of wheel slip, the SENTRY system would automatically sand the rail and make small, calculated reductions to motor output."
With GE's Erie plant at record capacity outshopping new Dash 8 locomotives, the company acquired the old Montreal Locomotive Works facility in Montreal, Quebec to handle new "Super 7" builds.
Interestingly, this facility had been American Locomotive's Canadian arm and completed many classic diesels, including some models never offered in the domestic United States. At the time, Alco and GE worked closely manufacturing locomotives, a partnership which ended during the 1950s.
Data Sheets and Specifications
B23-S7 (Super7-23B)
| Entered Production | 3/1989 (General Electric #2000) |
| Years Produced | 3/1989 - 2/1991 |
| GE Class | B23-S7 (Super7-23B) |
| Engine | 7FDL12 (12 cylinder) |
| Engine Builder | General Electric |
| Horsepower | 2250 |
| RPM | 1050 |
| Length | 60' 2" |
| Height (Top Of Rail To Top Of Cab) | 14' 11 1/2" |
| Width | 10' 3" |
| Weight | 272,000 Lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,900 Gallons |
| Air Compressor | 3CDC (Westinghouse) |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26L (Westinghouse) |
| Trucks | B-B |
| Truck Type | Floating Bolster FB2 (GE) |
| Truck Wheelbase | 9' 4" |
| Wheel Size | 40" |
| Traction Motors | 752 (4), GE |
| Traction Alternator | GTA11 (AC), GE |
| Auxiliary Generator | GY27, GE |
| MU (Multiple-Unit) | Yes |
| Dynamic Brakes | Yes |
| Gear Ratio | 83:20 |
| Tractive Effort (Starting) | 85,800 Lbs |
| Tractive Effort (Continuous) | 64,000 Lbs at 10.2 mph |
| Top Speed | 70 mph |
C30-S7 (Super7-30C)
| Entered Production | 5/1989 (General Electric #3000) |
| Years Produced | 5/1989 - 6/1993 |
| GE Class | C30-S7 (Super7-30C) |
| Engine | 7FDL16 (16 cylinder) |
| Engine Builder | General Electric |
| Horsepower | 3000 |
| RPM | 1050 |
| Length | 67' 3" |
| Height (Top Of Rail To Top Of Cab) | 15' 4 1/2" |
| Width | 9' 1" |
| Weight | 410,000 Lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 3,000 Gallons |
| Air Compressor | 3CDC (Westinghouse) |
| Air Brake Schedule | 26L (Westinghouse) |
| Trucks | C-C |
| Truck Type | Floating Bolster FB3 (GE) |
| Truck Wheelbase | 13' 7" |
| Wheel Size | 40" |
| Traction Motors | 752 (6), GE |
| Traction Alternator | GTA11AC, GE |
| Auxiliary Generator | GY27, GE |
| MU (Multiple-Unit) | Yes |
| Dynamic Brakes | Yes |
| Gear Ratio | 83:20 |
| Tractive Effort/Starting | 105,000 Lbs |
| Tractive Effort/Continuous | 96,000 Lbs at 9.1 mph |
| Top Speed | 70 mph |
Production Roster
B23-S7 (Super7-23B)
| Owner | Road Number | Serial Number | Order Number | Completion Date | Rebuild Location | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Electric (GECX) | 2000 | 38409 | 2525 | 3/1989 | GE: Erie, PA | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2263 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 2001 | 38397 | 2525 | 3/1989 | Morrison-Knudsen: Boise, ID | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2251 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 2002 | 38403 | 2525 | 3/1989 | Morrison-Knudsen: Boise, ID | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2257 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2300 | 38400 | 2525 | 9/1989 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2254 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2301 | 38401 | 2525 | 10/1989 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2255 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2302 | 38398 | 2525 | 11/1989 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2252 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2303 | 38404 | 2525 | 11/1989 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2258 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2304 | 38399 | 2525 | 12/1989 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2253 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2305 | 38410 | 2525 | 12/1989 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2264 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2306 | 38403 | 2525 | 3/1989 | Morrison-Knudsen: Boise, ID | Ex-GE Demonstrator #2001 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2307 | 38408 | 2525 | 2/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2262 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2308 | 38406 | 2525 | 2/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2260 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2309 | 38407 | 2525 | 2/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2261 |
| Monongahela Railway | 2310 | 38411 | 2525 | 3/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Western Pacific U23B #2265 |
| Roberval & Saguenay (Quebec) | 50 | 37528 | 2516 | 6/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Santa Fe U23B #6337 |
| Roberval & Saguenay (Quebec) | 51 | 37529 | 2516 | 12/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Santa Fe U23B #6338 |
| Roberval & Saguenay (Quebec) | 52 | 41531 | 2514 | 2/1991 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Missouri Pacific U23B #2287 |
All Monongahela "Super 7s" rode on Blomberg trucks. These units were all ex-Western Pacific U23B's, which the railroad had equipped with Blombergs from trade-in EMD units.
C30-S7 (Super7-30C)
| Owner | Road Number | Serial Number | Order Number | Completion Date | Rebuild Location | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Electric (GECX) | 3000 | 38213 | 1861 | 5/1989 | Morrison-Knudsen: Boise, ID | Ex-Southern U33C #3811 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3001 | 38214 | 1861 | 5/1989 | Morrison-Knudsen: Boise, ID | Ex-Southern U33C #3812 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3002 | 40961 | 1842 | 6/1989 | Morrison-Knudsen: Boise, ID | Ex-Union Pacific U30C #2956 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3003 | 39918 | 1871 | 6/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5653 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3004 | 39920 | 1871 | 6/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5655 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3005 | 39917 | 1871 | 6/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5652 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3006 | 39916 | 1871 | 6/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5651 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3007 | 39922 | 1871 | 8/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5657 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3008 | 39919 | 1871 | 8/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5654 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3009 | 38390 | 1871 | 10/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U36C #8502 |
| General Electric (GECX) | 3010 | 39921 | 1871 | 10/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Milwaukee Road U30C #5656 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14000-14001 | 39796, 39795 | 1837 | 11/1989-12/1989 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8986 and #8985 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14002-14005 | 39372, 39779, 39363, 39777 | 1837 | 1/1990-3/1990 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8922, 8969, 8913, 8967 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14006-14009 | 39376, 39794, 39774, 39771 | 1837 | 5/1990-6/1990 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8926, 8984, 8964, 8961 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14010-14011 | 39353, 39358 | 1837 | 5/1990 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8903 and #8908 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14016 | 38125 | 1858 | 8/1990 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U33Cu #8987, Nee-Southern Pacific U33C #8718 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14017-14019 | 39782, 40246, 40242 | 1837 | 9/1990 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8972, 9306, 9302 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14020 | 37621 | 1844 | 3/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Guilford U33C #659, nee-Delaware & Hudson #759 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14021 | 37620 | 1844 | 3/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Guilford U33C #658, nee-Delaware & Hudson #758 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14022 | 37621 | 1844 | 4/1990 | GE: Montreal, QC | Ex-Conrail U33C #6864, nee-Penn Central #6559 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14023-14026 | 39377, 39373, 39798, 39802 | 1837 | 11/1990 | Concarrel Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8927 and #8923; U36CG #8939 and #8943 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14027-14028 | 39810, 39776 | 1837 | 3/1991-4/1991 | Concarrel Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36CG #8951 and U36C #8966 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14029 | 43054 | 1832 | 12/1990 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #9601 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14030 | 40250 | 1892 | 12/1990 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #9310 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14031 | 43829 | 1878 | 12/1990 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11038 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14032-14033 | 43913, 42749 | 1879 | 1/1991 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11059 and #6739 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14034 | 39354 | 1837 | 2/1991 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8904 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14035 | 43050 | 1837 | 2/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #6797 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14036 | 43240 | 1863 | 1/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #9644 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14037 | 42642 | 5578 | 1/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C36-7 #9333 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14038 | 43919 | 1879 | 2/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11065 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14039 | 43206 | 1863 | 3/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #9611 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14040 | 43666 | 1876 | 3/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11016 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14041 | 43208 | 1863 | 4/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #9613 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14042-14044 | 39357, 39360, 39361 | 1837 | 7/1991-8/1991 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8907, 8910, 8911 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14045-14050 | 39364, 39805, 39770, 39359, 39785 | 1837 | 6/1991-8/1991 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8914 and #8915; U36CG #8946; U36C #8960, 8909, 8975 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14051-14054 | 39384, 39807, 39801, 39790 | 1837 | 1/1992-2/1992 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8934; U36CG #8948 and #8942; U36C #8980 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14055-14059 | 40320, 40319, 40325, 40323, 40321 | 1894 | 1/1992-6/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico U36C #413, 412, 418, 416, 414 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14060-14064 | 39787, 39768, 39387, 39792, 39788 | 1837 | 3/1992-5/1992 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8977, 8958, 8937, 8982, 8978 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14065-14066 | 37697, 37696 | 1843 | 7/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico U30C #407 and #406 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14067 | 37371 | 1816 | 7/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico U30C #403 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14068-14075 | 39383, 39773, 39798, 39810, 39778, 39775, 39769, 39815 | 1837 | 6/1992 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8933, 8963; U36CG #8939 and #8951; U36C #8968, 8965, 8959; U36CG #8956 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14076 | 43673 | 1823 | 11/1992 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11128 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14077-14078 | 40249, 40247 | 1892 | 1/1993-3/1993 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #9309 and #9307 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14079 | 42678 | 1878 | 2/1993 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #6728 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14080-14081 | 43823, 44181 | 1823 | 1/1993-2/1993 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11032 and #11071 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14082 | 43673 | 1877 | 2/1993 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11028 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14083 | 43827 | 1878 | 3/1993 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11036 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14084 | 37372 | 1816 | 10/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico U30C #404 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14085 | 43618 | 1873 | 11/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico C30-7 #452 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14086-14087 | 40316, 40324 | 1894 | 12/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico U36C #409 and #417 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14088 | 43615 | 1873 | 5/1992 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico C30-7 #449 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14089 | 44236 | 1826 | 4/1993 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11096 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14090 | 45070 | 5578 | 4/1993 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C36-7 #9330 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14091 | 43826 | 1878 | 4/1993 | San Luis Potosi Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C30-7 #11035 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14092 | 39772 | 1837 | 4/1993 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36C #8962 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14093 | 42274 | 1872 | 4/1993 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM C36-7 #9322 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14094-14096 | 39811, 39797, 39813 | 1837 | 5/1993-6/1993 | Aguascalientes Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-NdeM U36CG #8952, 8938, 8954 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14097 | 40322 | 1894 | 6/1993 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico U36C #415 |
| Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México | 14098 | 42480 | 1875 | 6/1993 | Empalme Shops, Mexico (NdeM) | Ex-Ferrocarril del Pacífico C36-7 #426 |
Sources
- Solomon, Brian. GE Locomotives: 110 Years Of General Electric Motive Power. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2003.
- McDonnell, Greg. U-boats. Toronto: Stoddart Publishing, 1994.
In addition, GE subcontracted work out to Morrison-Knudsen's plant in Boise, Idaho. In fact, MK completed two of the three demonstrators General Electric had built.
The Monongahela acquired one of these demos while the other two were never sold. From an outward appearance, Super 7's appeared almost nothing like their U-boat predecessors while internally they carried many of the same components.
They became a popular subject on the late-era Monongahela and were the final locomotives to adorn the railroad's classic grey livery with the large stylized "M" adorning the nose and carbody.
The units spent a few years in their original livery before being repainted into Conrail blue. They were subsequently split up between Norfolk Southern and CSX after the Conrail takeover. Today, they are scattered around the country at various short lines and private industries.
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Nov 07, 26 11:35 AM
The Surface Transportation Board environmental office issued a draft assessment on November 6, 2026, for about 0.96 miles of Norfolk Southern track in London, Ohio. Comments are due November 20. -
Metrolink Lines Will Not Run on Three Routes November 7
Nov 07, 26 10:53 AM
Metrolink will not run the Ventura County, Orange County, or Inland Empire-Orange County lines on November 7 and 8, 2026. The advisory says no substitute transportation will be provided. -
Hartford Line Adds a Weekday Round Trip on November 16
Nov 07, 26 10:48 AM
Connecticut said the Hartford Line adds a weekday New Haven-Hartford round trip on November 16, starts a morning train in Springfield, and extends weekend stops to Windsor and Windsor Locks. -
Board Issues a Policy Statement on Rail Preemption
Nov 07, 26 10:44 AM
The Surface Transportation Board placed a policy statement on public inspection for the November 9 Federal Register. It reviews existing preemption precedent and says it makes no binding determination… -
NJ Transit Restores Lines After the Newark Drawbridge Stop
Nov 07, 26 10:37 AM
NJ Transit said Morris and Essex service between Hackettstown and Dover, and Montclair-Boonton service between Hackettstown and Montclair State University, resumed after the Newark Drawbridge stop. -
EMD "SD35" Locomotives: Data Sheet, Specs, Roster
Nov 06, 26 10:35 PM
EMD SD35, 2,500 horsepower, 16-cylinder 567D3A, built June 1964 through January 1966. 360 locomotives. Specifications and the production roster by owner, serial, and order. -
EMD "SDP35" Locomotives: Data Sheet, Specs, Roster
Nov 06, 26 10:32 PM
EMD SDP35, the steam-generator SD35. 35 locomotives, July 1964 through September 1965. Seaboard Air Line 1100-1119, Atlantic Coast Line 550, Louisville and Nashville 1700-1703, Union Pacific 1400-1409… -
RJ Corman Will Be Replaced on Part of the Luzerne Lines
Nov 06, 26 01:34 PM
A November 6, 2026 notice says Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway would acquire about 59.65 miles in Luzerne County and replace R.J. Corman as operator on part of the line. The earliest date is November 22… -
NS Names a Student Hub at the University of Georgia
Nov 06, 26 12:03 PM
Norfolk Southern said a 100,000 dollar gift named a student-organization hub in Driftmier Engineering Center. The University of Georgia marked the naming on October 26. The space is for 23 clubs. -
Union Pacific Filed Its Vena Recording Certification
Nov 06, 26 11:56 AM
Union Pacific filed a November 5, 2026 verified statement that the confidential label is off the March 17 Vena recording and that parties of record received a copy at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. -
OmniTRAX Adds Tenants at Its Blue Island Hub
Nov 06, 26 10:26 AM
OmniTRAX has signed new construction-company leases at its 90-acre Blue Island, Illinois, hub and is planning a second phase. -
Veterans and Active-Duty Members Exceed 16 Percent of Norfolk Southern
Nov 06, 26 10:14 AM
Norfolk Southern said on November 5, 2026, that more than 3,000 veterans and active-duty service members are more than 16 percent of its workforce. This year grants are $100,000 and $50,000. -
BNSF: Merger Would Put Half of U.S. Rail Shipments Under One Railroad
Nov 06, 26 10:00 AM
BNSF chief marketing officer Tom G. Williams told customers on November 3, 2026, that a Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would put about half of U.S. rail shipments under one railroad. Nothing is… -
Amtrak Opens a Winter Fare Sale
Nov 06, 26 09:28 AM
Amtrak opened a Winter Wanderlust sale on November 5, 2026. Book by November 12 for travel from December 1, 2026, through March 14, 2027. Blackout dates apply. Coach and Acela Business only. -
CN and CPKC Report October Grain Records
Nov 06, 26 08:50 AM
CPKC reported October 2026 grain records in Canada and the United States. CN reported 3.54 million metric tonnes across Canada. The releases do not print a combined total. -
New Brunswick Transload Gets CN Rail Service
Nov 06, 26 08:49 AM
CN said on November 4, 2026, that it has started serving AD Gagnon Transload Services near Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The site is three kilometres from the Trans-Canada Highway and lists room for 106… -
Together, Freight and Passenger Rail Can Grow, Union Pacific Says
Nov 06, 26 08:47 AM
Union Pacific said on November 5, 2026, that passenger obligations would remain if it combines with Norfolk Southern. The capacity claim is a Union Pacific analysis, not a Surface Transportation Board… -
FM "C-Liner" Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Photos
Nov 05, 26 11:19 PM
Fairbanks-Morse Consolidation Line cab units, the C-Liners. 165 locomotives, Beloit and Kingston, March 1950 through February 1955. Models, specs, and production rosters. -
Atlanta, Birmingham & Coast Railroad: Map, History, Roster
Nov 05, 26 12:03 PM
Atlanta, Birmingham & Coast, from Brunswick and Waycross to Atlanta and Birmingham. Atlantic Coast Line control at the close of 1926. Merged in January 1946 as the Western Division. Steam roster of th… -
El Paso & Southwestern Railroad: Map, History, Logo
Nov 05, 26 12:00 PM
The El Paso & Southwestern, the Phelps Dodge copper railroad from Tucson to the Rock Island at Tucumcari. Southern Pacific control on October 31, 1924.
