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CSX 6561

Owner:
CSX - CSX Railroad
Model:
EMD GP40
Serial Number:
39252
Order No:
5811
Frame Number:
Built:
12
Pictures Available:
11
Notes:
Ex-C&O 3786 (Retired)

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CSX 6131 on the James River Line
CSX 6131 on the James River Line

8.9.1990 Balcony Falls, VA. CSX 6131 leads 6561, and 5535 on an eastbound unit coal train down the James River Line toward Newport News. The consist is approaching the SD Cabin signal bridge marking the end of the double track that started back at the Natural Bridge Station.

Photo Date: Aug 9, 1990
Uploaded: Jun 26, 2025
Location: Balcony Falls, VA
Author: Lee Herbert
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Locomotives: CSX 6131 (GP40-2) CSX 6561 (GP40) CSX 5535 (B30-7)
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CSX 6561
CSX 6561
Photo Date: May 7, 1988
Uploaded: Apr 6, 2015
Location: Reading, PA
Author: andrew koenigsberg
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Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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MILW 261
MILW 261

Exact date unknown. Clyde Richards author.

Photo Date: Jul 20, 1996
Uploaded: Jun 13, 2014
Location: New Castle, PA
Author: Dave Eagen
Categories: Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives: MILW 261 (4-8-4) CSX 6561 (GP40) CSX 8202 (SD40-2)
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CSX 6561 leading the local back to Pensacola
CSX 6561 leading the local back to Pensacola
Photo Date: Aug 1, 1998
Uploaded: Jan 21, 2013
Location: Grand Ridge, FL
Author: G Gerard
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40) CSX 6111 (GP40-2)
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Full Power
Full Power

CSX 7037,6561,5563 heading south just taking off from Lima yards

Photo Date: Jul 17, 1989
Uploaded: Dec 29, 2011
Location: Lima, OH
Author: bernie moening
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 7037 (C30-7) CSX 6561 (GP40) CSX 5563 (B30-7)
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C&O 6561
C&O 6561

Westbound

Photo Date: May 13, 1998
Uploaded: Apr 3, 2011
Location: Warwick, OH
Author: Robert Farkas
Categories: Action
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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CSX 6561
CSX 6561
Photo Date: Jul 2, 1990
Uploaded: Feb 7, 2011
Location: Saint Albans, WV
Author: B G
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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Swiching autoracks in classic paint
Swiching autoracks in classic paint
Photo Date: Feb 28, 1998
Uploaded: Nov 27, 2008
Location: Toledo, OH
Author: Paul Leach
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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CSX 6561
CSX 6561

Ex-Chessie unit waits for it's next assignment at Cayce, SC.

Photo Date: Jun 1, 1994
Uploaded: Jun 13, 2008
Location: Cayce, SC
Author: Greg Ropp
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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CSX 6561
CSX 6561
Photo Date: Jan 1, 1993
Uploaded: Oct 19, 2007
Location: Gulfport, MS
Author: Tim Zatto
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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CSX 6561
CSX 6561
Photo Date: Nov 24, 1992
Uploaded: May 6, 2006
Location: Ambrose, GA
Author: Eric Rickert
Categories:
Locomotives: CSX 6561 (GP40)
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