08/21/2026
CSX 250th US Anniversary Locomotives, CSX 2026 and 250, wait in the siding for CSX I025 to pass at the north end of Kelly, Kentucky as the conductor on M512 does a roll-by inspection on August 6th, 2026, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to a CSX Press Release: June 8, 2026 - CSX Corp. today unveiled two commemorative locomotives celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, highlighting the railroad’s enduring role in building the nation’s economy.
“Freight railroads have powered American growth and prosperity for more than two centuries,” said Steve Angel, president and chief executive officer of CSX. “From the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, one of CSX’s predecessors and the nation’s first common carrier, to today’s CSX system, rail remains essential to the U.S. economy. These locomotives celebrate that unique American legacy and the people who made it possible.”
The locomotives—numbered 250 and 2026—were painted at CSX’s Waycross, Georgia, facility. Both are modernized, high-horsepower CM44AH units designed for efficient, reliable mainline service.
Each locomotive features a distinct design. Unit 250 celebrates America’s anniversary year with a bold Stars and Stripes theme, while Unit 2026 features the American bald eagle and the phrase “United We Stand,” emphasizing national strength and unity.
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