CSX Unveils Two High-Horsepower CM44AH Locomotives for 250th Anniversary
CSX•CSX unveiled two commemorative CM44AH locomotives numbered 250 and 2026 to mark America's 250th anniversary, featuring a Stars and Stripes theme on unit 250 and an American bald eagle with “United We Stand” on unit 2026. Both high-horsepower units were painted in Waycross, Georgia and will enter mainline service after a ceremonial Washington, D.C. run.
1. Commemorative Locomotive Unveiling
CSX unveiled two modernized CM44AH locomotives—units 250 and 2026—at its Waycross, Georgia facility to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. Unit 250 sports a bold Stars and Stripes motif, while unit 2026 features a bald eagle and the inscription “United We Stand,” underscoring national unity.
2. Design and Technical Specifications
Both locomotives are high-horsepower CM44AH units optimized for efficient, reliable mainline freight service. The modernization program at Waycross included upgraded traction systems and enhanced fuel efficiency to support CSX’s network operations across the eastern U.S.
3. Deployment and Strategic Significance
After a ceremonial run through Washington, D.C., the commemorative units will enter regular service on CSX’s network, reinforcing the company’s historic role in national commerce. The initiative also bolsters CSX’s brand visibility and honors its workforce, including one in five employees with U.S. military service.
