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Business UpdateJun 8, 2026, 03:21 PM

CSX Unveils Two Commemorative Locomotives for US 250th Anniversary

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CSX Corp. unveiled two commemorative locomotives, numbered 250 and 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. These modernized CM44AH units were painted at CSX's Waycross, Georgia, facility, with Unit 250 featuring a Stars and Stripes theme and Unit 2026 showcasing the American bald eagle and "United We Stand." The company highlighted the railroad's historical and ongoing role in the nation's economy. Following a ceremonial run in Washington, D.C., both locomotives will enter regular service across the CSX network.

Key Highlights

  • CSX unveiled two commemorative locomotives for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
  • The locomotives, numbered 250 and 2026, were painted at CSX's Waycross, Georgia, facility.
  • Unit 250 features a Stars and Stripes theme celebrating America's anniversary year.
  • Unit 2026 displays the American bald eagle and the phrase "United We Stand".
  • Both are modernized, high-horsepower CM44AH units designed for efficient mainline service.
  • The locomotives will have a ceremonial run in Washington, D.C., before entering regular service.
  • CEO Steve Angel emphasized the enduring role of freight railroads in powering American growth.