Chasing the "Vandalized" Chessie Heritage Unit

Chasing the "Vandalized" Chessie Heritage Unit - CSXT 6914

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10 ай бұрын

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When word broke that there was a new cat in town, Atlanta Railfest took an interesting turn. Learn more about CSXT 6914 - the "new" Chessie Heritage Unit that was vandalized by railfans wanting the iconic logo on the nose of a locomotive.
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@DelayInBlockProductions 10 ай бұрын

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@mojorisen74 10 ай бұрын

I still can't believe this wasn't done by a shop. It appears to be too perfect not to be.

@arkie74 10 ай бұрын

I love it! ...and I think they should leave her that way.

@brandonmcelroy8446 10 ай бұрын

If only they made the raid loco have the full chessie paint

@therailfanningskeleton359 10 ай бұрын

Only slight flaw is visible from the top of the nose, which leaves it very convincing!

@hi-railhardin 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video Drayton! Wish I could've joined you guys, but I'm a deplorable (uninvited) and was unaware you were here in C'vlle 😅. The engine is still here, hopefully you can catch it again before they send it away for repainting.

@jeffersoncitysubrailfan 10 ай бұрын

And it was done overnight

@CentralPennRailProductions 10 ай бұрын

There's a lot going on here, aside from the interesting subject matter, you just can't beat shots like those passing the cattle, or rocking across that jointed rail! I assume those shots at GEO are pretty hard to come by as well, so nicely done. We'll all be looking back at this era someday, laughing at the pitiful job CSX did with their heritage program while true fans took the rails to show 'em how it's done!

@DelayInBlockProductions 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks so much for watching and keep up the great work with your awesome videos too!

@geofferywickline4846 Ай бұрын

@@DelayInBlockProductions😂😅#7312 with a dash nine cab? Amazing!

@thesealsharkproductions9780 10 ай бұрын

This isn’t Vandalism, this is Art

@OumuamuaOumuamua 10 ай бұрын

I think csx should run with what they did to the locomotive

@thesealsharkproductions9780 10 ай бұрын

You mean paint the rest of it in chessie colors?

@OumuamuaOumuamua 10 ай бұрын

@@thesealsharkproductions9780 No, I like the mix

@thesealsharkproductions9780 10 ай бұрын

I do to, I just wish the rest of the cab was painted and not just the nose

@OumuamuaOumuamua 10 ай бұрын

@@thesealsharkproductions9780 I agree, it’d be nice to see the whole cab painted

@BNSF1458 10 ай бұрын

Can someone make a petition for CSX to leave this locomotive's paint as it is

@nikerailfanningttm9046 10 ай бұрын

Some dumbass foamer illegally vandalized a piece of private property. It’s not up to the community to tell what a railroad does to its equipment. Making a petition for the paint to stay would just fuel the foamers and vandals to do more illegal acts on railroad property, so your idea is completely stupid. I prefer the current t CSX corporate and Heritage paint over this god ugly vandalism act done to 6914.

@TweezersUnlimited 10 ай бұрын

Who knows, they might just anyways

@mskatrinaraeporter6293 10 ай бұрын

I love it. My grandfather worked for C&O / Chessie System back in the 40s to his retirement in the early 80s. I love seeing Chessie.

@mauwalker 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you narrated this yourself. I like your narration better than the pro you hired.

@chrisg7160 10 ай бұрын

I love it!! I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d see that logo on the front of a locomotive again.

@Trains-With-Shane 10 ай бұрын

Great video and excellent narration! Glad to hear you back behind the mic for this video!

@johnsterling7420 10 ай бұрын

That Chessie looks like a professional paint job. Makes her special.👍👌😇

@conductormike3step 9 ай бұрын

I work for CSX. And there are actually 3 like this. I do not know the nomenclatures of the locomotives. They are identical to this. Idk the numbers either so this may be one. We had them in our yard all at once. I’m not necessarily a rail fan but I do enjoy seeing you guys out there. Rail fans have taught me more about our equipment than my company 😂

@roberttrometter5788 10 ай бұрын

I love the Chessie the cat logo. It is one of my favorite things. When I heard of the CSX name, it made me proud that nobody forgot about the Chessie System and the Seaboard line when creating the CSX name. Way to go CSX. Robert

@Trainguy2156 10 ай бұрын

Awesome stuff Drayton!!

@DelayInBlockProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thomasmackowiak 10 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video of the "Vandalized" Chessie Heritage Unit, CSX 6914, Drayton! The engine brought back memories of the 1970s Chessie System engines. Now, the only time you see Chessie the Cat logo is on an occasional 86-foot CSXT auto parts boxcar and then the logo is very faded. The other trains that you were able to capture were also interesting to watch. I was not aware that Union Pacific unit was damaged on the Norfolk Southern and then rebuilt in the Juniata Shops with a Norfolk Southern style cab. Thank you for finding that Union Pacific engine and recording it for us to see.

@cadenmcmexican7999 10 ай бұрын

It’s awesome you got to document this Drayton!! Who knows if CSX will repaint it or not so it’s good someone like you preserved in a high quality video

@jebbthetrainkid1281 10 ай бұрын

Vandalized? CSX should be hiring this Artist. Best looking CSX Engine on the Rails.

@arabianrailfan7762 10 ай бұрын

As a distant observer, surprising CSX does not make more use of 'Chessie' for branding similar to the NS pony.

@Greatdome99 10 ай бұрын

Well, 'thoroughbred race horse' would be more accurate.

@rearspeaker6364 10 ай бұрын

because cats mating with horses is animal husbandry.

@vernonmatthews181 10 ай бұрын

So glad you raised the subject of....mother & slug, not just a random pair put together 😀 thanks to CSX for making the locomotives available for our viewing pleasure along with your "world-class" narrative ❤😊

@IsaiahsTrains 10 ай бұрын

Great video! An honor to be featured on the one and only Delay in Block Productions!

@wilson561 10 ай бұрын

This would be such a clever way for CSX to introduce a paint scheme. I agree with comments that the paint job looks professional.

@TylersNeighborhoodGarage 10 ай бұрын

Some additional info may add clarity to what line they are running on past Rockmart. At Rockmart, they turn west off of the L&N/SAL Cartersville-Rockmart branch(there is ambiguity regarding who the majority owner was), and onto what remains of the SAL Birmingham sub. Trains ran 55mph back in the day. CSX carved up this line in the late '80's in favor of the ex-ACL line to Birmingham. Except for the stub running to Cedartown, everything from Atlanta to a point in Alabama called Wellington is gone. L&N crossed the SAL at Wellington. At some point coinciding with the abandonment of the SAL eastward to Cedartown, the L&N line coming south at WN was tied into the westward SAL to create a new branch from BHAM to Guntersville. The SAL Bham line was known for having a peculiar signal system with "X" boxes at each signal. If a train arrived at a restricting signal, the conductor could walk to the box, pull the switch inside and if there were no opposing movements, the signal would clear. Repeat to destination. Didn't know the ex CofG at Ctown was out of service...that's the stub of the Chattanooga line.

@DelayInBlockProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for providing this valuable information! I found it quite difficult to research the history of the Cartersville Sub. -Drayton

@gordondeason 10 ай бұрын

SAL Cartersville Branch. L & N the interloper. L & N had to get permission from the SCL Dispatcher to use the Branch to the power plant. L & N ran a pair of trains from Gadsden, Al to Wellington and trackage right from Wellington to Cartersville. At Cartersville took the AK & N to Etowah, Tn.

@Train_Developer 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video Drayton😎

@KaidsTrains 10 ай бұрын

Whoever painted it should get a job at a CSX paint shop.

@Lambo.18 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful locomotive, and a breath of fresh air compared to the GEVO.

@auricom8472 10 ай бұрын

Dont care if it's a vandalized train the person or persons who did it deserve a job. They did a really fine job with the paintjob.

@MichiganRailfanEnthusiast 10 ай бұрын

This is the real true Chessie System Heritage Unit, thanks to whoever painted this masterpiece. I hope CSX doesn't paint it back to its normal CSX colors and paint the whole train into its new look.

@peteblack7052 8 ай бұрын

My very first HO locomotive, at 10 years old, was a Chessie. I adore this paint scheme. I'd buy this vandal a pint any day of the week.

@ajwawrzyniak 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear your voice again doing the narration! It makes your videos much more cohesive.

@DelayInBlockProductions 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@triadrailfanproductions 10 ай бұрын

Drayton another great video! It’s very smart to get 6914 now before it’s gone! I wish I could get 6914 with that dope nose but I’m in Nc😂!

@treysrailfanning1296 10 ай бұрын

Ayeee jack

@triadrailfanproductions 10 ай бұрын

@@treysrailfanning1296 Hi trey!

@samueljackson8020 10 ай бұрын

1:34 that intro was actually really poetic I liked it

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR 10 ай бұрын

This is how the new heritage should have been done! Too bad it will never come my way before getting repainted 😢😢 Happy Saturday! Have a great weekend!

@davidmorris7696 10 ай бұрын

Shout-Out to the Huntington shops!! ! My home turf!!

@BSH_Railfan 10 ай бұрын

Amazing catch. It’s great to see it while you can. It’s so well done

@jca-mo6yf 10 ай бұрын

This was excellent. Thank you for sharing

@NWORails 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if that coal train realized their right blinker was on.. This was a pretty good video, I like it :)

@johnuhelski8613 10 ай бұрын

The light is a ditch light , one was not working properly .

@NWORails 10 ай бұрын

@@johnuhelski8613 Yep

@dougwhite1410 10 ай бұрын

That brings back many great memories. That little bit of vermillion makes such a difference.

@barrettwbenton 10 ай бұрын

Excellent work here, guys - handhald/drone camera footage looks great, capturing a nice slice of countryside along the way. (And, that "respray"- gotta love it. CSX brass must be totally confused. Let's hope they just quietly Let It Be.)

@DelayInBlockProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@treysrailfanning1296 10 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

@VincentCowboysAndTrains 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!!!!! 🚂🚂🚂🚂

@notch8c40 10 ай бұрын

Love the video

@TheMadness51 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the chase Drayton!

@RCAvhstape 10 ай бұрын

The shots of 6914 from head on are weird time machine kind of stuff. Love the old EMD engine and horn sounds. Also pretty funny how NS decided to give that UP unit the old Pennsy treatment lol.

@peterp1158 10 ай бұрын

23:26 Notice how the trees have been planted in straight lines.

@professorx2350 10 ай бұрын

Personally, I really like the new CSX heritage units just as much as any railroad's. It's original, and I just think that they generally look good.

@jeffreyhill4695 10 ай бұрын

I used to live in cartersville. I live in montana now. Cool to see my old home town, and chessie the cat on the rebound.

@minnesotarailfan12 10 ай бұрын

Like this take on heritage too. I’m mixed on the CSX ones, some of them are really nice but others are total duds.

@jeffreyhill4695 10 ай бұрын

Cartersville is one of the most beautifull places ive ever lived.

@jamesgeorge960 10 ай бұрын

Hey Delay in Block how do you feel about Southern 722 restoration at GSMR.

@rail.tennessee 10 ай бұрын

Drayton, this is so sick! Incredible footage… can’t beat that field shot of the plant at Stilesboro!

@davidng2336 10 ай бұрын

Won’t be long before CSX paints it back lmao. Still a great catch!

@BlakesTrainsandMore4014 10 ай бұрын

Love all the Panning shots in this Video, Especially the one by the Coal Plant! Also the shot of it going through the curve with it swaying back and forth and the Engineer with his hand out the window is another really good shot!

@paulhare662 8 ай бұрын

I'd like to request that the painters responsible for this beautiful paint job do another style application. Always thought a traditional hot rod yellow/orange/red fade flame job would look sweet on a locomotive. Very enjoyable video. DIB rocks.

@charlierumsfeld6626 10 ай бұрын

No buffer car between locomotive and tank cars?

@draytonblackgrove 10 ай бұрын

Those are empties.

@John-wd5om 6 ай бұрын

This video is really cool and 6914 looks absolutely hellfire 😊

@chrisrotmanthatguyfromtikt1033 10 ай бұрын

Great shots awesome show from engineer as well

@josephskuse9115 10 ай бұрын

Don’t paint it over, PLEASE!!! Tell CSX to accept it! Have mercy!

@kawasakiz76 10 ай бұрын

Another killer video Drayton! 👏👏

@droads9986 9 ай бұрын

You nailed it.. good job!

@M_Miles 10 ай бұрын

its so good you dont even wanna call it "vandalism"🤣

@rearspeaker6364 10 ай бұрын

and that was multiple "repainters" involved.

@TobyPasman 10 ай бұрын

Have you visited the CSX yard in Dothan, Alabama? There’s some activity there every day. The south entrance of the yard is only feet away from the former ACL depot there. I’ve seen CSX train M650 every time I’ve been there.

@killerbees177 10 ай бұрын

Based on the history of the engine I feel like they knew which one to paint

@devernepersonal3636 10 ай бұрын

I like this video because you did not pretend that the CSXT's actual "heritage" units are good like so many other fans are.

@luv2fly452 10 ай бұрын

DIB, awesome video and very well put together. I enjoyed watching it!

@ikjleio 10 ай бұрын

I've grown up in Cartersville for over 20 years, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've never visited Ross or 4-Way, but it's one of my goals for sure. I wish I could have caught this unit!

@tatecarlson 10 ай бұрын

Personally, I like the unique take on CSX's Heritage units, especially the Conrail and Chessie Heritage Units, maybe because I like seeing something that stands out from the NS Heritage units, but I'll admit, whoever that Vandal was they took their time to get it precise.

@09JDCTrainMan 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, someone who actually appreciates what CSX is doing with their Heritage Units.

@IndianRailwaysjourneys 10 ай бұрын

Nice upload! Cheers😊

@CoenOinkeyTrains 10 ай бұрын

What an awesome looking unit

@lashendawest7509 10 ай бұрын

Great heritage catches and nice video

@WeenyBeanyHere 10 ай бұрын

Very unique horn as well It's a raised letter K5LA, but with #2 and #5 bells not sounding, basically making it a hybrid K3L

@pro-seriesfabrication3810 10 ай бұрын

The welded rail thing is very cool. My shop used to be in downtown Statham, GA next to the track. CSX worked on that line and got a chance to watch them.

@michaellee9975 6 ай бұрын

You are so poetic Drayton I think you missed your calling in life .

@railyardfilms6491 10 ай бұрын

Great sounds on csx

@ianisaacs2340 10 ай бұрын

Totally agreed that this is the better Chessie heritage unit!

@richharris9489 10 ай бұрын

How could csx not like that paint job

@MP-ph6ob 10 ай бұрын

I hope they keep it!

@johnblair8146 10 ай бұрын

Waycross painted that thing to spoof the foamers, possibly with the instigation of Jacksonville.

@rearspeaker6364 10 ай бұрын

if so, way to go!!

@ninjagoKai31 9 ай бұрын

NICE VIDEO

@jakebray561 10 ай бұрын

No cover car for the 1257?

@ICrailroadprod.2007 10 ай бұрын

The K5LA makes it very fitting

@Patric5590 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video 👍😎🇺🇸👍

@railfanjk8964 10 ай бұрын

Nice video

@RAtheGoodRailfanner_888 10 ай бұрын

Nice!

@DetroitAreaRailfan 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video as always! I have an idea for a track you might find quite interesting, it’s in Michigan and it’s called the Conrail Sterling Secondary. It’s pretty much a NS line since that’s the only train ID’s the line has, but it does have Conrail Shared Assets locals, but it’s still only NS. I think it’d be a cool track to film and narrate about

@trainutjob 10 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@wildfire19861987 10 ай бұрын

Even though i'm in Kansas, I've always had a soft spot for Chessie as 3 of the train sets I had as a kid were Chessie. There's an SD-18 still in full Chessie colors at the elevator in South Haven, KS on the Blackwell Northern Gateway RR that I need to go photograph. Hopefully CSX doesn't repaint 6914 any time soon. Or better yet: Decide to go "all in" and completely repaint it in Chessie colors.

@snagletoothscott3729 10 ай бұрын

Intersting most of the flats on the welded rail train were still using old grease box wheelsets instead of rolling bearing, that they didnt even repace them.

@skisalomon81 9 ай бұрын

They're roller bearing dropped into journal bearing trucks

@ThatFoxythePirate1993 10 ай бұрын

17:19 And a friendly engineer👌

@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808 10 ай бұрын

Haven't see this kind of paint work before

@Cabo_TheManFromCaboWabo 10 ай бұрын

I learned every adjective in 1 minute 30 seconds.

@taslimchoudhary1253 10 ай бұрын

Nice Video 🍃💮🇮🇳🍃💮

@kargandarr 10 ай бұрын

8060 was put online within two weeks one way or the other about the time I turned 5 in August 79.

@ThatFoxythePirate1993 10 ай бұрын

19:02 Who would have thought seeing this decal again

@rearspeaker6364 10 ай бұрын

would have been quicker with a wrap.

@ivinspates77 10 ай бұрын

CSX should put the kitten on the front of all engines again

@jonathanlafferty2271 10 ай бұрын

Looks like CSX didn't notice! LOL. Serves them right doing old in the back and current in the front. But this paint job looks even completely backwards!