PW 2324 GP39-2 1975 Ex-BNSF 2835/ATSF 3646 America 250 Years

America's Semiquincentennial Locomotives

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Canadian National #1776 at Homewood, Illinois on 7 March 2026 (Brian Caswell photo)

The countdown has begun towards America's 250th Anniversary celebration which takes place on 4 July 2026.

Some olders fans might recall that during the Bicentennial years (1974-1977) more than 250 locomotives sported some type of patriotic paint scheme; Seaboard Coast Line U36B #1776 was the first to mark the very special occasion, the year was 1970. For the 2026 celebration Pennsylvania & Southern & #16 appears to alreday hold that distinction. Of course, many observers are wondering to what degree will today's railroads and industry participate -- Only time will tell. Nonetheless with your assistance, we will attempt to document each new Semiquincentennial locomotive as it is introduced.

Photo Gallery

Amtrak

  • Amtrak has elected to mark the occasion by applying "250th" and "Freedom" decals on several different locomotives, including:
  • 250th sticker -- alc-42s #310, 372, 380
  • 250th sticker -- acs-64s #626, 644
  • Freedom sticker -- alc-42s #309, 312, 317, 346
  • Freedom sticker -- acs-64 #668
  • Source: JD McGill
    • XXX

    Arizona & Eastern

  • B40-8
  • GE 46909
  • 3/1992
  • Ex-BNSF 563 < nee ATSF 563

    • Kevin Burkholder photo on 15 December 2025

    Berkshire & Eastern

  • B40-8
  • GE 45963
  • 4/88
  • Ex--MEC 5946 < GECX 9055 < CSX 5946 < nee NYSW 024

    • Kevin Burkholder photo in May 2026

    Buffalo & Pittsburgh

  • C44-9W
  • GE 51620
  • 12/98
  • Ex-BP 4885 < nee BNSF 4885

    • Kevin Burkholder photo on 23 November 2025

    Canadian National 1776

  • ES44AC
  • GE 63868
  • 12/15
  • Ex-CN 3977 < nee CREX 1506

    • John Eagan photo on 5 March 2026

    Canadian National 2026

  • ES44AC
  • GE 61420
  • 9/12
  • Ex-CN 2761 < CREX 1215

    • John Eagan photo on 5 March 2026

    CPKC #250

  • ET44AC
  • GE 66757
  • x/2026
  • Sublettered KCS

    • David Hawkins photo at Justin, TX on 18 April 2026

    CPKC #704

  • ET44AC
  • GE 66759
  • x/2026
  • --

    • Daniel Fredrickson photo at DesPlaines, Illinois on 29 April 2026

    CPKC #776

  • ET44AC
  • GE 66758
  • x/2026
  • Sublettered KCS

    • David Hawkins photo at Fort Worth, TX on 18 April 2026

    CPKC #1776

  • ET44AC
  • GE 66756
  • x/2026
  • Sublettered KCS

    • David Hawkins photo at Fort Worth, TX on 8 April 2026

    CPKC #7626

  • ET44AC
  • GE 66760
  • x/2026
  • Sublettered KCS

    • David Hawkins photo at Fort Worth, TX on 8 April 2026

    Chicago Fort Wayne & Eastern 4033

  • C40-8W
  • GE 47233
  • February 1993
  • Ex-BNSF 4033

    • Kevin Kassay photo on 19 November 2025 at Hammond, Indian

    Connecticut Southern 4039

  • B40-8W
  • GE 46911
  • March 1992
  • Ex-LTEX 567/AOK 567/BNSF 567/ATSF 567

    • Kevin Burkholder photo at St. Albans, Vermont on 31 October 2025

    Cumbres & Toltec Scenic

  • MLW DL535E
  • 6123-01 to 03
  • July 1982
  • Ex-U.S. Gypsum < WP&Y 114

    • Scott Gibbs photo at Antonio, Colorado on 17 April 2026

    East Penn #1776

  • GP9
  • EMD 21873
  • October 1956
  • Ex-ESPN 1700 < CR GP10 7557 < CR/PC 7068 < nee PRR GP9 7068

    • Michael T. Burkhart photo at Kennett Square, PA on 21 June 2025

    Indiana & Ohio #4445

  • C44-9W
  • GE --
  • -- 1998
  • Lineage unconfirmed

    • Erik Landrum photo at Norwood, POH on 28 December 2025

    Kyle Railroad #4460

  • C44-9W
  • GE 50786
  • November 1998
  • Ex-KCS 4447 < nee BNSF 4932

    • Chip Sherman photo at Goodland, Kansas on 9 November 2025

    Lake State Railway #1776

  • EMD SD70M
  • 996168-135
  • May 2001
  • Ex-INDR 4670 < nee UP 4670

    • Kevin Burkhart photo at Saginaw, Michigan on 6 October 2025

    Metro North #250

  • P32AC-DM
  • GE --
  • --
  • --

    • Bill McBride photo at Montrore, NY on 4 May 2026

    Minnesota Commercial #76

  • GE B36-7
  • 44973
  • July 1985
  • Ex-TTI 5884 < nee SBD 5884

    • Wayne Hall photo (courtesy of Minnesota Commercial) at Minneapolis, MN on 20 November 2025

    Naugatuck Railroad

  • GE U23B
  • 41593
  • 6/77
  • Ex-P&W 2203 < nee Conrail 2798

    • --

    Nevada Northern #250

  • SD9E
  • EMD 21293
  • February 1956
  • Ex-NN 4426 < SP 4426 < SP 3942 < nee SP 5468

    • Jacob Lyman photo at East Ely, Nevada on 25 September 2025

    New Jersey Transit #4526

  • ALP-45DP
  • Bombardier 34978
  • Siemens
  • Purchased New

    • Russell Sullivan photo at Meadows, New Jersey on 23 December 2025

    North Shore #2238

  • SW1500
  • EMD 32158
  • November 1966
  • Ex-NS 2238 < Conrail 9600 < Indianapolis Union 22 < nee EMD Demonstrator 105

    • Michael T. Burkhart photo on 21 December 2025

    Ohio Central #2516

  • SD60M
  • EMD --
  • --
  • Ex---

    • --- photo

    Pennsylvania & Southern #16

  • SW1200RS
  • GMMD A1492
  • April 1956
  • Ex-Canadian Pacific 1210 < nee CP 8112

    • Michael T. Burkhart photo at Chambersburg, Maryland on 10 June 2025

    Providence & Worcester #2324

  • GP39-2
  • EMD 806037-37
  • 4/81
  • Ex-BNSF 2736 < nee BN 2737

    • --

    Providence & Worcester #2325

  • GP39-2
  • EMD 74664-30
  • 3/75
  • Ex-BNSF 2835 < ATSF 3431 < ATSF 3646 < ATSF 3146 < nee ATSF 3646

    • Marc Scotti photo at Chili Junction, New York on 17 January 2026

    Reading & Northern #1776

  • SD40-2
  • EMD 786252-68
  • April 1980
  • Ex-Reading & Northern 3061 < BNSF 7935 < BN/Colorado & Southern 7935

    • Evan Kerr photo at Reading, PA on 12 November 2025

    RJ Corman #1776 & 2026

  • C40-8W
  • --
  • --
  • --

    • Locos release from paint shop pending

    Sierra Northern #250

  • RP20BD
  • Railpower
  • 2014
  • Ex-SERA 52 < Yolo < BNSF 1324 ATSF 2115 < nee ATSF GP7 2794 (17449, 10/52)

    • Sierra Northern press photo at Oakdale, Ca;lifornia on 29 April 2026

    Sun Rail 110

  • MP36PH-3S
  • MPI
  • November 2019
  • Ex-??

    • Marc Scotti photo at Winter Park, Florida in October 2025

    Union Pacific #1776

  • SD70M
  • EMD 996190-46
  • X/2000
  • Ex-UP 4164

    • UP website (download)

    Wheeling & Lake Erie #1776

  • SD40-2
  • EMD 786263-43
  • December 1979
  • Ex-UP 3651

    • Robert E. Farkas photo at Hartville, Ohio on 16 September 2025



    * * * Credits * * *

    Credits:

    Reference Sources:

    • Facebook.com
    • Flickr.com
    • RRpicturesarchive.Net
    • TrainOrders.net
    • TDS rosters
    • Wikipedia
      • Other contributors: Sean Graham-White (KCS s/n's 704. 776. 1776, 7626), J.D. McGill and John Wendlin

    Originally uploaded: 22 June 2025 by R. Craig

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