What is SD60E 6963?

What is SD60E 6963?

Norfolk Southern SD60E #6963 was painted to honor GoRail’s 10th anniversary. The SD60E program was designed to upgrade 1980′ s SD60 with current electronic controls and crash-worthiness upgrades. This program is the most innovative and ambitious program yet.

What is the SD60E program?

The SD60E program was designed to upgrade 1980′ s SD60 with current electronic controls and crash-worthiness upgrades. This program is the most innovative and ambitious program yet.

What are the differences between the SD60 and SD60 rebuilds?

The rebuilds feature some in-house innovations, the most obvious being the NS-designed Crescent Cab, it meets FRA Crash-worthiness standards and is manufactured by Curry Supply of Curry,Pa. The rebuilds receive a Tier 0+ 16-710G3B prime mover rated at 4,000 hp, compared to the standard SD60’s 3,800 hp.

How many Ns SD60E’s are in active service?

NS currently has around 100 SD60E’s in active service. #7010 is the most recently completed unit. NS #6920 has been painted in a special paint scheme honoring veterans.