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Railroad: Norfolk SouthernRoad Number: 1827Model: SD70ACCBuilder: EMD (rebuilt by NS at Juniata)Year Built: 1999 (as SD70)Builder Number: —Horsepower: 4,500 HPPrime Mover: EMD 16‑710G3C‑T2 (Tier 2 compliant)Previous Numbers / Owners: NS 2577 (SD70)Rebuild History: Converted to SD70ACC with AC traction, new cab, new electronicsNotable Features: Crescent cab, AC traction motors, PTC, modernized carbodyCool Facts / Service Notes: Part of NS’s major SD70 rebuild programWhere Spotted: B42.6 Temple Road Dunkirk, NY - PT51Date Spotted: 06/03/26

Railroad: Norfolk SouthernRoad Number: 4286Model: AC44C6MBuilder: Originally GE (as C44‑9W), rebuilt by NS at JuniataYear Built: 1999 (as GE C44‑9W)Builder Number: —Horsepower: 4,400 HPPrime Mover: GE 7FDL‑16 (retains FDL prime mover after rebuild)Previous Numbers / Owners: NS 9036 (C44‑9W)Rebuild History:Rebuilt into AC44C6MConverted from DC to AC tractionNew wide‑nose “Crescent Cab”Upgraded electronics, PTC, inverter systemNotable Features:AC traction motorsModernized carbodyNS’s signature rebuild cab with recessed numberboardsOften assigned to heavy manifest and coal serviceCool Facts / Service Notes:Part of NS’s major Dash‑9 modernization programAC44C6Ms are known for strong low‑speed pulling power4286 is one of the later units in the rebuild sequenceWhere Spotted: B42.6 Temple Road Dunkirk, NY - PT51Date Spotted: 06/03/26

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