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Pictures of CSX 3138
Owner:
CSX Railroad
Model:
GE B23-7
Built As:
SCL 5149 (B23-7)
Serial Number:
42132
Order No:
1492
Frame Number:
Built:
9/1978
Notes:
Ex-SCL. Sold to FIMX
Other locos with this serial:
FIMX 3138(B23-7)
CSX 3138(B23-7)
SCL 5149(B23-7)
SBD 5149(B23-7)
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Title:
Columbia Sub Action
Description:
Northbound CSX local led by FL 3138 leaves the Siding and is about to cross the Augusta Sub at Fairfax, SC . Notice the unusual Signal to the right. It was known as a "Return to Train" Signal. It was a product of the SAL but saw little use after the SCL Merger as they were phased out. Back in the days of the Seaboard, they came in useful in the event of a communications failure. Crews could come back to their Train without having to call up the Dispatcher to get permission. There were also manual controls on the nearby Signal House to remotely operate the Signal as well. A very neat device and just another thing that made the SAL so unique!!!
Photo Date:
8/26/1989
Upload Date:
4/9/2011 1:27:20 PM
Location:
Fairfax, SC
Author:
Eugene Cain
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
CSX 3138(B23-7)
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