CP 7021 in Silver Springs, NY awaiting pick up by NS to transfer to CPKC in Buffalo. The SD70ACU had been at AMP shop in Dansville, NY.

Labor Day weekend and the yard is chock full of motive power and totally empty of human beings. We were like kids in a candy store. This unit seemed rather out of place but I'm not really famili... (more)

Originally N&W ex NS on lease to SP, all blotchy and decrepit. Sad for me as I remember seeing some of these new and blue and looking spiffy.

From another angle. All packed up and ready to go. Sold by a dealer to another industry, double reduction gearing and friction bearings dictate that it must ride to destination on other wheels. ... (more)

All packed up and ready to go. Sold by a dealer to another industry, double reduction gearing and friction bearings dictate that it must ride to destination on other wheels. Photo by Jim Satter... (more)

In transit on the SP. Previously owned by Phelps-Dodge. Note the dynamic brakes.

Auto Train in Louisville? Yes, they operated there for a short time. If it had started in Chicago it might have made sense.

I looked to see who owned it first but the screen said "Server to busy". At least someone is working.

Former ACL unit.

"Monstrosity" might be a better model name for this beast. Perhaps "Horrible Heffalump" There were lots of old E unit prime movers around in those days and the guys at Waycro... (more)

A two-step "waist" ahead of the cab marks this unit as an early version of the NW2. Note the trucks. SCL was an early adopter of roller bearings.

It appears that winterization hatch is needed as the old beast drills some freight cars. Photo by unknown. From my collection.

The "Tip Up's" entry into the great Bicentennial paint job field was this beauty.

CPKC 2261, 2209 and 2263 GP20C-ECO prepare the Local to Northern Maine Junction.

Freshly painted former GM&O unit.