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Numbered CSX 1853, CSX’s eighth heritage locomotive commemorates the distinguished history of the New York Central Railroad (NYC)! Originally chartered in 1853, the NYC was a vital transportation link between the Northeast and Midwest United States. It eventually merged with the Pennsylvania Railroad, which subsequently became part of Conrail and, ultimately, part of today’s CSX. Each of our new heritage locomotives reinforces the #ONECSX team’s pride in the history of CSX as we continue to deli

Another locomotive is joining the CSX heritage lineup! Our tenth design commemorates the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, chartered in 1836. The RF&P merged with Washington Southern in 1920 to form the Richmond-Washington Company which later became part of Conrail, and ultimately CSX. CSX 1836 will carry the RF&P colors across our network, reinforcing our #ONECSX team’s pride in the almost 200-year history of our railroad. | CSX