News photos: CSX unit marks 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver

News photos: CSX unit marks 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver

By Trains Staff | September 13, 2022

| Last updated on August 6, 2025


SD70MAC makes debut in special paint scheme

Blue and white locomotive with gold roof
The new CSX Operaton Lifesaver locomotive on Sept. 13, 2022. Brian Schmidt

COVINGTON, Ky. — CSX Transportation has debuted SD70MAC No. 4568, wearing a special paint scheme to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, the non-profit organization dedicated to grade crossing safety and education. The locomotive, painted at the CSX shops in Huntington, W.Va., was operating Tuesday morning (Sept. 13, 2022) on train Q303 to Cincinnati.

Three locomotives on freight train
The full locomotive consist of CSX train Q303, with the Operation Lifesaver unit, at KC Junction in Covington, Ky., on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Brian Schmidt
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