CSX 1851 Heritage Battles Heavy Rain M604 Chase & M603 Surprise | 7/6/26 Teaser

July 6, 2026 — This is the kind of railfanning day that sticks with you! 🌧️💨 After catching CSX M603 yesterday in Richland with Heritage Unit 1851 (NC&StL) trailing, today M604 rolled out with 1851 leading — right into a Florida monsoon!

➡ 3-Part Teaser Video Series:
1️⃣ M604 Chase: From SR50 to Bushnell — soaking wet but worth it! CSXT #1851 leading with CSXT #7287 in trail.
2️⃣ M604 Wait: Waiting at SR50, rain hammering down, anticipation building!
3️⃣ M603: From the previous day — the setup that led to this awesome heritage lead.

🚂 Train Info:

M603: Waycross, GA ➡ Tampa, FL – Yeoman Yard (mixed freight)

M604: Tampa, FL – Yeoman Yard ➡ Waycross, GA (mixed freight)


🎥 All filmed in 4K HDR, showcasing both the beauty of the heritage unit and the wild conditions.

💬 Have you ever braved railfanning in monsoon-like rain? Share your most soaked railfan story in the comments!

📌 Factoid – CSX 1851 NC&StL Heritage Unit:

CSX 1851 honors the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway, a key southern rail carrier that operated from 1851 to 1957, known for its passenger and freight service linking the Midwest and South. The heritage scheme keeps that legacy alive!

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