Southern purchased the GP50 model in 1980-1981, and they were immediately put to work on fast piggyback trains. The most common configuration was a set of three units. They were the only eastern carrier to order this model; the units were at least moderately successful, with most surviving well into NS ownership.
HO GEN GP50 PH I Locomotive w/DCC & Sound, SOU #7009 Video Overview
Southern purchased the GP50 model in 1980-1981, and they were immediately put to work on fast piggyback trains. The most common configuration was a set of three units. They were the only eastern carrier to order this model; the units were at least moderately successful, with most surviving well into NS ownership.