CSX 9553 Cold Start

CSX #9553 short high hood comes to life!

CSX 9553 (formerly L&N 2817) is owned by the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Over 481 GE U23B diesel electric locomotives were built between 1968 and 1977.

Quick Facts about the

• current owner:Southern Appalachia Railway Museum/li>
• Locomotive : GE U23B medium power road swticher
• Power type: Diesel Electric
• Builder: GE Transportation Systems
• Loco weight: 242,000 lbs
• Max speed: 70 mph
• Tractive effort: 90,000 lbf

Let us know if you have seen this locomotive at the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum in Tennessee. We would love to hear about your experience!