Long Island's Freight Railroad: The NY&A

[Chessie8638]

Shots around the NY&A's yard.

NOTE: Photo's Taken ON Railroad Property With Permission. Never trespass on RR property.

HLCX #1010.
- Model: GP38-3.
- Lineage: SBD 6725(GP40), CSX 6725(GP40), UP 1010(GP38-3).


HLCX #1017.
- Model: GP38-3.
- Linage: BO 4039(GP40), UP 1017(GP38-3), HLCX 1017(GP38-3).


NY&A #261.
- Model: GP38-2.
- Linage: LI #261 (GP38-2).


Nice lineup of switchers/road power:


The two HLCX units are going out to Brookhaven (Eastern part of LI) to serve at a transload facility being built.

[PapaXpress]

Interesting. So the GP40's were rebuilt into 38-3, instead of 40-2. Is there a story behind it?

[Chessie8638]

I believe the prime mover inside the GP40 was removed or de-rated/converted into the block that's inside a GP38, along with turbo removal. This cuts fuel use and emissions. Other upgrades include hood modifications, new electrical, cab upgrade, etc.

The GP40 → GP38-3 conversion is sort of rare since GP50's, GP38's, GP38-2's, etc are the likely candidates for rebuilds.