Operation Lifesaver is a public education program directed at reducing the number of grade crossing fatalities. Conrail was an active participant, specially painting equipment and conducting seminars and lectures about the importance of grade crossing safety. Learn more about Operation Lifesaver at OLI.org
Various equipment was used to promote the Operation Lifesaver message at Conrail. Most widely used were GP15-1, GP38 and GP38-2 locomotives, however there were other items found throughout the system with the OL message. Locomotives noted were;
GP15-1's; 1633, 1637, 1662, 1668, 1679, 1680, 1681, 1686, 1687, 1699
GP35; 2255 (worn only about one year)
GP38's; 7734, 7735, 7889, 7895, 7906 (7889 noted with the upside down logo)
GP38-2's; 8047, 8090, 8205, 8208, 8210, 8263, 8276 (8047 and 8276 are available in HO scale by Athearn)
For a few years after its creation, Conrail still provided commuter passenger service in a number of cities.Â
This excellent site has some more information about Conrail's short lived passenger operations.
Over the years thousands of freight cars, locomotives, structures and other components have been lost to the wrecking ball and scrappers torch. Fortunately for us, some of this carnage was captured and is showcased in this gallery.Â
Occasionally, power from other roads would venture on CR's rails. Run-through power from western roads could be seen on interchange trains at Yards like Elkhart and Avon, while power from CSX and NS could be found on interchange trains to and from Selkirk and Allentown.Â
