Ghost of Past Centennial Celebration

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Paul DeLuca photo

To mark the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. in 1976, AtSF custom-painted four SD45-2s in beautiful red/whit/blue Bi-Centennial scheme. Built in June 1973, the 5704 was restored during spring 2022.


Ghost of Past Centennial Celebration

Somebody's Large Digital Image Here

(Photo) courtesy of Midwest Overland Preservation Society

Midwest Overland Preservation Society and its volunteers have done a remarkable job restoring Milwaukee Road "Bicentennial" #156 -- Just in time for the country's semi-quincentennial celebration. Kudos to all involved!!


Ghost of Past Centennial Celebration

Somebody's Large Digital Image Here

David Hawkins photo

Already wearing a r/w/b bicentennial garb, N&W #1776 traveled from its home at the Virginia Transportation Museum to participate in the 250th Anniversary celebration in Spencer, North Carolina during late August 2026.

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