CR ex-CR units, while they last!

I have been trying to snap as many photos of CR units while they last, such as this:


Harold

 

I love it when these units lead AND still have their red classiciation lights:


Harold

 

I guess the older units' days are numbered:


Harold

 

Good shooting man. I always liked those Geeps.

 

What's the red classification lights used for in that part of the country?

 

I believe I read where CR had red classification lights for when the units might have been used as EOT helpers (?)

Harold

 

The Conrail units were in the minority to start with and the newer units are being repainted as shopped. As is the case with most RR's, older units are last to be repainted, especially if they might be retired or traded in.

Harold

 

Yes indeed those are some nice shots Harold, I have noticed the D8-40cw's are all maintaining their Blue paint, and the SD60I.