This locomotive is not from Conrail but is visiting the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania on the occasion of Conrail Days, May 29th to 31st, 2009. NS number 7581 GE ES40DC represents big power on one of Conrail's successors, Norfolk Southern. Its 4,000 horsepower compares to the 5,000 horsepower of older EMD SD80MAC #7211 coupled ahead of it and is a result of a decision at NS to buy lower horsepower units for better matching to train loads and to reduce engine maintenance costs. It was built in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2006. Welcome to Strasburg, big Thoroughbred!
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