The lack of maintenance on these locomotives can be seen on this unit in the form of rust and grime. Even though these units were repainted into the gray Ballast Express scheme, Conrail did not perform their usual overhauls prior to repainting. It must have been tough being orphan locomotives.
Location: Unknown
Photo Date: Unknown
Photographer: Doug Trueblood     Added: October 18, 1998

By 1996, CR 6610 had been repainted into the Ballast Express scheme.
Location: Sayre, PA
Photo Date: ?-96
Photographer: Tom Hannon     Added: October 18, 1998

Closeup view of the cab and front of CR 6610.
Location: Sayre, PA
Photo Date: ?-96
Photographer: Tom Hannon     Added: May 30, 2000

Detailed view of the conductor-side cab on CR 6610 in the Ballast Express scheme.
Location: Sayre, PA
Photo Date: ?-96
Photographer: Tom Hannon     Added: May 30, 2000

It was foggy that morning and I snagged this photo from one of my 'scenic' shots. It shows CR 6611 prior to being repainted in Ballast Express.
Location: Wyomissing, PA
Photo Date: 4-95
Photographer: Robert Waller     Added: March 3, 2022

Blown engines, oil leaks, and other problems plagued this class of Conrail locomotives. The demanding nature of ballast service didn't help them either.
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Photo Date: 7-21-98
Photographer: Tom Wolfgang     Added: August 8, 1998

Location: Berea, OH
Photo Date: 1-30-99
Photographer: Arnie Morscher     Added: June 11, 2000

A detail shot of the fuel tank area. In the grime, a crew member wrote his thoughts about this unit.
Location: Berea, OH
Photo Date: 1-30-99
Photographer: Arnie Morscher     Added: June 11, 2000

The C32-8's were delivered with short, horizontal handrails on the nose, but nearly all units eventually had them replaced with larger versions that also extended down the side of the nose. These longer handrails made it easier for crews to climb onto the pilot.
Location: Conway, PA
Photo Date: Unknown
Photographer: Steve Geisler     Added: March 17, 2000

This photo shows off the details of the front pilot, nose, and cab very well. The unit retained its original short-nose handrail even after being repainted in the Ballast Express scheme.
Location: Unknown
Photo Date: Unknown
Photographer: Doug Trueblood     Added: October 18, 1998

CR 6614 is passing by the parking garage in Altoona.
Location: Altoona, PA
Photo Date: 8-98
Photographer: Mike Stolter     Added: April 25, 2006

Repainted in the Ballast Express scheme.
Location: Unknown
Photo Date: Unknown
Photographer: Steve Geisler     Added: March 17, 2000

This and the following shot of CR 6617 were taken when the unit was still painted in its as-delivered blue.
Location: Unknown
Photo Date: Unknown
Photographer: Doug Trueblood     Added: October 18, 1998

In this and the above shot of CR 6617, the wear-and-tear that GE's fuel tanks experienced can be seen clearly. The heavy rust seemed to be a hallmark of these tanks.
Location: Unknown
Photo Date: Unknown
Photographer: Doug Trueblood     Added: October 18, 1998

Elevated shot of CR 6617 prior to being repainted gray. It still has its 'L' from when it had been leased to the Southern Pacific.
Location: Selkirk, NY
Photo Date: 7-96
Photographer: Robert Russell     Added: October 14, 1999

Overhead detail shot of the rear fan grills and exhaust stack.
Location: Selkirk, NY
Photo Date: 7-96
Photographer: Robert Russell     Added: October 14, 1999

CR 6617 been repainted new Ballast Express scheme and was paired with sister C32-8 CR 6618. These two locos were the power on a regular freight train, which was unusual at the time due to power shortages.
Location: Reading, PA (CP Belt)
Photo Date: 6-97
Photographer: Robert Waller     Added: May 8, 1998

CR 6618 still has its 'L' from when it had been leased to the Southern Pacific.
Location: Selkirk, NY
Photo Date: 7-96
Photographer: Robert Russell     Added: October 14, 1999

Paired with CR 6617 above in freight duty this early morning.
Location: Reading, PA (CP Belt)
Photo Date: 6-97
Photographer: Robert Waller     Added: May 11, 1998