Knoxville Locomotive Works

[Joe the Photog]

I went to the G&O web site today and found a new addition. The page is still under construction, but KLWX has a repowered motive unit. Mike, what did this one used to be?

http://www.knoxvillelocomotiveworks.com/index.htm

Interesting paint.

[jnohallman]

According to TRAINS magazine, it was a former Norfolk Southern (the original one) GP38.

Jon

[JRMDC]

Interesting radiators, huge. Ugly short hood, nasty sharp angles.

[nikos1]

I must disagree, this is one of the best looking genset units, atleast it somewhat keeps its original looks.

[jnohallman]

Originally Posted by nikos1

I must disagree, this is one of the best looking genset units, atleast it somewhat keeps its original looks.

As far as I can tell it's not a genset - just a repower.

Jon

[JRMDC]

I like the genset look, if by that you mean the low long hood that is longer than a traditional switcher.

And, Nikos, you have to speak up, defend that awful short hood! Ugh!

[nikos1]

The short hood looks pretty much like a regular EMD geep?
The nose is a bit pointier, whats so terrible about it? The radiators on the long hood arent that attractive but not that bad.
This is bad:

PhotoID: 342967 Photograph © Charles J Freericks

PhotoID: 377246 Photograph © Joe Vittitoe

[JRMDC]

Well, maybe I have calmed down a bit. That nose is still butt-ugly, all sharp and angular and pointy. And I will await more than one shot before drawing final judgment. But still, "one of the best looking genset units"? I can only presume that you find gensets disgusting.

[Freericks]

Crap - I like all those noses... because... wait for it... they are different.

Grew up with the standard cab EMD... so, a change is good. Nowadays, the Dash 8, Dash 9, ACCW, GEVO nose, which hasn't changed since I was in my late 20s, is the dullest of dull.

Truth is, if they were still making C-Liners, PAs, and Sharknoses, I'd probably complain about them (no, not from an aesthetic standpoint - I'm not an idiot, but from a familiarity standpoint - familiarity breeds contempt and everyone's always talking about the new kid in town).

(Oh wait - I didn't even realize that one of those shots was mine.)

[Joe the Photog]

I'm not a big fan of the nose, but I'm a fan of the "it's not like every other thing out there today" aspect of it. I'd love to see it on the L&C.

[nikos1]

PhotoID: 364886 Photograph © Tony Kimmel

PhotoID: 376342 Photograph © CalMurray

Pictures speak for themselves..

[JRMDC]

PhotoID: 270045 Photograph © Charles J Freericks

PhotoID: 271550 Photograph © Charles J Freericks

Pictures speak for themselves ...

[That CSX nose is pretty bad, shhhh! ... the other unit, it just needs a paint scheme!]

[ShortlinesUSA]

KLWX 2250 is ex Wiregrass Central 2881/ex SOU 2881/nee original NS 2002. The locomotive is not a genset, but rather a low-emissions diesel. It only features one powerplant, not a series of 2 or 3 as a genset has.

This unit represents Knoxville Locomotive Works' first original product. Very interesting work, indeed. They also should be putting out some extensively rebuilt GP38-3s in the near future.

[Chris Starnes]

For those interested, here is a photo taken this weekend of this locomotive. More to come to the RP.net database in the coming days.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=392538

[Joe the Photog]

Great shot, Chris. Looks to be a lovely Spring in Knoxville to boot!

[Photoshooter09]

Honestly, like it or not, this is the future of North American locomotives guys. We should embrace and accept it!

[Joe the Photog]

I forgot I had made this thread on KLWX more than eleven years ago. Just the other day, (3.9.2011) they announced a new addition to their fleet, the KLWX 4400 ACT4 that they are calling "the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs."

More here -- https://www.goklw.com/4400-act4

It's the KLWX #9530. The only shot I have found is on the KLWX gallery --

https://www.goklw.com/gallery-1?fbcl...m-_DBEae50BOn0

Looks to be one of the former CSX SD60Ms they bought. It is apparently on Canadian National being tested.

Here is a pjotograph I found n Facebook by Luke Winzenried

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=...06718323346377

[ShortlinesUSA]

Joe, that's ex BNSF SD70MAC 9530. G&O bought at least two of those with the intent they would be rebuild fodder in this KLW rebuild program. They have been operating over on the Yadkin Valley RR, which has become G&O's "science lab" of sorts for the road power variants KLW is producing.

[Joe the Photog]

Thanks for the correction, Mike.