End of an era. Thank you for sharing this. I lived in KY back in the 80s and recall CSX’s attempt at this. I couldn’t believe it when I looked up and saw a streamlined F locomotive headed our way.
I find this vid very interesting , I well remember this service . I photographed many of these runs in Kentucky , Tennessee and Georgia . My favorite motive power was of course the four F Unit locomotives numbered 116 , 117 , 118 and 119. I have seen between 9 and 91 trailers pulled by these iconic engines. One day , I was chasing the northbound train ; R 210 thru southern Tennessee and was set up at a curved bridge over Cove Creek , just south of Jacksboro , TN. After getting this fine broadside shot , I hiked back to my car , drove out to the highway that followed the CSX right of way . When I got to this road I was totally surprised to see the train right in my line of sight ; BACKING UP . To this day , I never figured out what was occurring before my eyes. I was easily able to get a good lead on the train and set up for several great shots in the Kentucky portion of the run. That was a fine chase for me , one of many in this era. I still am amazed the management allowed these vintage power sets on the main line with the hottest train over the road . You will note that at no time during this video were the cab units shown powering the train. Amazing ..... Look forward to any other comments from those fans that were able to view this long gone operation.
I work for UPS, occasionally we see these units in our yard as lease units, they are pretty beat up from use, but the advantages of not having to use a rail yard crane to remove them from the rail seams like a good idea, but now that most manufactured goods come from over seas it doesn't really make sense for the current manufacturing sector transportation here in the US. They might be a good choice now that fuel costs have really run a lot of truckers out of business, and might be better use for refrigerated transport of produce, and other rail transportation locations.
roadrailers are still used today. it's just a different design. (because this unit ended adding what could be considered unessary weight while on the road)
End of an era. Thank you for sharing this. I lived in KY back in the 80s and recall CSX’s attempt at this. I couldn’t believe it when I looked up and saw a streamlined F locomotive headed our way.
I love the old Lesile horns!
Awesome to see this legacy video on the *CSX* _Xpress Railer_ branded RoadRailer equipment.
Thanks for posting 👍🏿
I find this vid very interesting , I well remember this service . I photographed many of these runs in Kentucky , Tennessee and Georgia . My favorite motive power was of course the four F Unit locomotives numbered 116 , 117 , 118 and 119. I have seen between 9 and 91 trailers pulled by these iconic engines. One day , I was chasing the northbound train ; R 210 thru southern Tennessee and was set up at a curved bridge over Cove Creek , just south of Jacksboro , TN. After getting this fine broadside shot , I hiked back to my car , drove out to the highway that followed the CSX right of way . When I got to this road I was totally surprised to see the train right in my line of sight ; BACKING UP . To this day , I never figured out what was occurring before my eyes. I was easily able to get a good lead on the train and set up for several great shots in the Kentucky portion of the run. That was a fine chase for me , one of many in this era. I still am amazed the management allowed these vintage power sets on the main line with the hottest train over the road . You will note that at no time during this video were the cab units shown powering the train. Amazing ..... Look forward to any other comments from those fans that were able to view this long gone operation.
Looks much different than the Wabash National RoadRailer
Mr poopy hahaha
I work for UPS, occasionally we see these units in our yard as lease units, they are pretty beat up from use, but the advantages of not having to use a rail yard crane to remove them from the rail seams like a good idea, but now that most manufactured goods come from over seas it doesn't really make sense for the current manufacturing sector transportation here in the US. They might be a good choice now that fuel costs have really run a lot of truckers out of business, and might be better use for refrigerated transport of produce, and other rail transportation locations.
Failed technology.junked
A failed, or less optimal version of a technology. Other similar arrangements managed extended careers in fairness to the general design.
roadrailers are still used today. it's just a different design. (because this unit ended adding what could be considered unessary weight while on the road)