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A. Paci's Collection
 
6/26/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Norfolk Southern
Model:EMD GP38-2Built As:PC 8083 (GP38-2)
Serial Number:72627-44Order No:72627
Frame Number:72627-44Built:2/1973
Notes:Ex-CR, Exx-PC, Sold to MEI 12/2019
Other locos with this serial:  NS 5284(GP38-2) CR 8083(GP38-2) WAMX 3897(GP38-2)
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CSAO SA31 about to cross Maxwell Road
Title:  CSAO SA31 about to cross Maxwell Road
Description:  The SA31 about to cross Maxwell Road in Eatontown, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:44:19 PM
Location:  Eatontown, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Approaching Hope Road
Title:  Approaching Hope Road
Description:  A nine car Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 approaches the Hope Road grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:44:34 PM
Location:  Tinton Falls, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
About to cross Hope Road
Title:  About to cross Hope Road
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 about to cross Hope Road in Tinton Falls, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:44:55 PM
Location:  Tinton Falls, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Crossing Wayside Road
Title:  Crossing Wayside Road
Description:  Chasing the Conrail Shared Assets Operations down the Southern Secondary is better than sitting in that bumper to bumper traffic on the Garden State Parkway South.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:45:10 PM
Location:  Macedonia, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
CSAO SA31 crossing Hamilton Road
Title:  CSAO SA31 crossing Hamilton Road
Description:  The Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 crosses Hamilton Road while heading down the ex-CNJ Southern Secondary.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:45:25 PM
Location:  Pine Brook, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Approaching Main Street
Title:  Approaching Main Street
Description:  The Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 rolls down the Southern Secondary in Farmingdale, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:45:55 PM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
Pulling up to Main Street
Title:  Pulling up to Main Street
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 pulling up to the Main Street crossing in Farmingdale, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:46:09 PM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
Stopped at Main Street
Title:  Stopped at Main Street
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 making a quick stop for a cup of coffee in Farmingdale, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:46:27 PM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
SA31 at Main Street
Title:  SA31 at Main Street
Description:  An ex-Penn Central GP38-2 in Norfolk Southern paint sits at the Main Street grade crossing as the crew grabs coffee to go.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:46:46 PM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
Reflections
Title:  Reflections
Description:  A reflection of the 5284 is cast in a puddle by the Main Street grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:47:02 PM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
Reflection
Title:  Reflection
Description:  Areflection of the SA31's train can be seen in this puddle of melted snow at the Main Street grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/6/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 4:47:13 PM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  246   Comments: 3
Laying over
Title:  Laying over
Description:  The Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31's locomotive laying over on the Ocean County Siding.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:35:49 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
The 5284 awaiting the crew
Title:  The 5284 awaiting the crew
Description:  An ex-Penn Central/Conrail GP38-2 awaits the SA31 crew on the Ocean County Siding in Lakehurst, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:35:35 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
A front view
Title:  A front view
Description:  A front view of the 5284 laying over on the Ocean County siding in Lakehurst, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:35:18 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 1
Crossing Union Avenue
Title:  Crossing Union Avenue
Description:  With the Lakehurst water tower in the background, the NS 5284 crosses Union Avenue to head North on the ex-CNJ Southern Secondary Track.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:35:01 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Passing under Route 70
Title:  Passing under Route 70
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 heading North out of Lakehurst, NJ on the ex-CNJ Southern Secondary Track.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:34:45 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
Off to work
Title:  Off to work
Description:  The SA31 having just passed under the Route 70 bridge, makes its way to the North end of the runaround.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:34:32 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
Looking up the Southern Secondary
Title:  Looking up the Southern Secondary
Description:  Looking North up the Southern Secondary Track from Union Avenue.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:34:18 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Pulling the cars off the runaround
Title:  Pulling the cars off the runaround
Description:  The 5284 pulling nine loads and one empty off the runaround track.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:34:00 AM
Location:  Ridgeway, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
Pulling out the cars
Title:  Pulling out the cars
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 pulling their cars off the runaround track for the run back North on the ex-CNJ Southern Secondary Track.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:33:38 AM
Location:  Ridgeway, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
NS 5284
Title:  NS 5284
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 pulling their cars off the runaround track for the run back North on the ex-Jersey Central Lines Southern Secondary Track.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:33:22 AM
Location:  Ridgeway, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Through the pines
Title:  Through the pines
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations job SA31 as seen through a clearing in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:33:01 AM
Location:  Ridgeway, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
Police activity
Title:  Police activity
Description:  A Lakewood Police officer waves his arms in the air to get the attention of the approaching SA31.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:32:34 AM
Location:  South Lakewood, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
Milepost 51
Title:  Milepost 51
Description:  The Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 heading North with four cars at Milepost 51 in Farmingdale, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:32:18 AM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
Railfanning the Southern Secondary
Title:  Railfanning the Southern Secondary
Description:  Railfanning along the Southern Secondary Track in Farmingdale, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:32:04 AM
Location:  Farmingdale, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
Awaiting the crew
Title:  Awaiting the crew
Description:  Conrail SA31's ex-Penn Central/Conrail GP38-2 awaits the crew in Lakehurst, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:31:44 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
On the Ocean County siding
Title:  On the Ocean County siding
Description:  The 5284 waits for the SA31 crew on the Ocean County siding in Lakehurst, NJ.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:31:18 AM
Location:  Lakehurst, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Approaching Whitesville Road
Title:  Approaching Whitesville Road
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 approaching the Whitesville Road grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:30:59 AM
Location:  Whitesville, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
Crossing Whitesville Road
Title:  Crossing Whitesville Road
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 crossing Whitesville Road.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:30:40 AM
Location:  Whitesville, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
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Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Crossing Alexander Avenue
Title:  Crossing Alexander Avenue
Description:  Running long hood forward, the Conrail Shared Assets Operations SA31 crosses Alexander Avenue.
Photo Date:  3/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2009 12:30:21 AM
Location:  Howell, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
Making a stop at Bayshore
Title:  Making a stop at Bayshore
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 rolling up to Bayshore Vinyl where they will switch out some cars.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:23:10 PM
Location:  Tennent, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  406   Comments: 1
Pulling cars out of Bayshore
Title:  Pulling cars out of Bayshore
Description:  After coupling up to the cars at Bayshore Vinyl, the 5284 pulls the cut out to the main.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:22:52 PM
Location:  Tennent, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 1
Working Bayshore Vinyl
Title:  Working Bayshore Vinyl
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 working at Bayshore Vinyl.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:22:34 PM
Location:  Tennent, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 1
Spotting up the cars
Title:  Spotting up the cars
Description:  SA31 spotting up the cars that were placed back for unloading at Bayshore Vinyl.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:22:14 PM
Location:  Tennent, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  382   Comments: 1
Finishing up at Bayshore Vinyl
Title:  Finishing up at Bayshore Vinyl
Description:  After placing the cars to be unloaded at Bayshore Vinyl, the cars will be secured and the crew will continue on to Freehold.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:21:33 PM
Location:  Tennent, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  470   Comments: 1
Conrail Shared Assets SA31 at the well
Title:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 at the well
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 at the tourist Molly Pitcher well in Monmouth Battlefield State Park.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:21:18 PM
Location:  Manalapan, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  466   Comments: 1
Photographing the SA31
Title:  Photographing the SA31
Description:  A railfan snaps a photo of the Conrail SA31 heading East through Monmouth Battlefield State Park.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:20:53 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  421   Comments: 1
Through Monmouth Battlefields
Title:  Through Monmouth Battlefields
Description:  Conrail SA31 heading East through Monmouth Battlefield State Park for Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:20:24 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
Going in lite
Title:  Going in lite
Description:  The 5284 going into Builders' General to retrieve the empty centerbeam flat.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:20:04 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  365   Comments: 2
Coupled to the empty
Title:  Coupled to the empty
Description:  Having just coupled up to the empty centerbeam flat inside Builders' General, the conductor walks back to take the handbrake off.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:19:45 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 1
Pulling out the empty
Title:  Pulling out the empty
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 pulling the empty centerbeam flat out of Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:19:34 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 1
Shoving off the empty
Title:  Shoving off the empty
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 shoving the empty centerbeam flat out of the way.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:19:19 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  339   Comments: 1
Side view
Title:  Side view
Description:  A side view of this GP38-2 built for the Penn Central.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:18:57 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  319   Comments: 1
On the main
Title:  On the main
Description:  Conrail SA31 on the Freehold Industrial Track main at Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:18:24 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 1
Clear of the crossing
Title:  Clear of the crossing
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 clear of the private crossing at Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:18:05 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
Shoving in the loads
Title:  Shoving in the loads
Description:  Conrail SA31 shoving the three loaded centerbeam flats into Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:17:44 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 1
Shoving in
Title:  Shoving in
Description:  The SA31 shoving three loaded centerbeam flats into Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:17:23 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  365   Comments: 1
Placing loads at Builders' General
Title:  Placing loads at Builders' General
Description:  SA31 shoving three loaded centerbeam flats for unloading at Builders' General.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:16:57 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 1
Spotting cars
Title:  Spotting cars
Description:  Conrail Shared Assets SA31 shoving the loaded centerbeam flats to spot for unloading.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:16:39 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
Spotting the loads
Title:  Spotting the loads
Description:  The SA31 spots up the loaded centerbeam flats as the rest of the train waits out on the main.
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 11:16:17 PM
Location:  Freehold, NJ
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  298   Comments: 1


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