Can you hear the difference between the C32 & C40? PART II...1989

[conrailforever1999]

i miss the old C units

[fnm9908]

wasnt there still a single C32-8 on NREX?it was the last of those locomotives under NS property before retirement

[xxxDeath9572xxx]

Listening to those older GE's chug up the mountain is such a heavenly sight to hear.. a C32-8/C39 Combo is excellent

[robmasterman]

Amazing sound and beautiful locations Jack...5* Bob

[1jackdk]

Thanks Bob, and they do sound good!!! Bob, if you notice in the second clip, even though they are both GE units, you can hear the difference between the 3200HP and the 4000hp unit trailing. The second unit has more cylinders, and sounds like its running faster than the lead unit. Take care, Jack

[robmasterman]

Thanks for that Jack, I know very little about these wonderful locos, and your highly detailed notes and explanations are very helpful so thanks for that...Bob

[CSXDixieLine]

sweet. thats the next area i am gonna check out when i am back in pittsburgh.

[iusetano]

A Great Treasure Trove of Videos. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[FlyBikes089]

Man, I miss Conrail ever!

And, nice video!!!!

[1jackdk]

I never thought I would, But man!!! I do to. Jack

[FlyBikes089]

Yeah, of course you are! :)

[FastFlyingVirginian]

Great clip, but a minor correction I think - the second unit would be 6049, a C40-8; 6249 would have been either an SD40 or C40-8W.

[1jackdk]

If you watch closely, (and I played it over and over), the locomotive pass at 1:40-1:45 unless I'm mistaking, you will see the number is 6249. I also have it on my note pad as such. Is it possible, they haven't been renumbered yet for the new units coming?

[xxxDeath9572xxx]

The lead unit is a C32-8 which were used in conrails " ballast express " trains. All have been scrapped as of now.

[1jackdk]

Where you out there??? He had a big train tonight, and a B&O coach bringing up the rear. I had an aproach on the signal for him, and tried to get on the porch to give him the highball...

[sneadfootball]

Conrail at it's finest! Sorry about the horns from Amtrak 29 not that long ago :P