Remarks: Burlington Northern EMD GP9's 1963 and 1958 were involved in a rear end collision near Pacific Junction, Iowa, back in 1977. The damaged 1963 is shown sitting in the weeds, behind the BN's West Burlington Shop. Both units were eventually repaired, and returned to service. See "www.trainpix.com" for an later image of BN 1963, which was finally retired in December 1985.
Remarks: When Amtrak's X2000 train worked in non-electrified territory, it was hauled by diesel locomotives. F40's 281 and 376 are shown departing Chicago with the complete X2000 set and a conventional baggage car.
Remarks: GTW 1517 was one of nine (1511-1519) Phase IV EMD SW1200's delivered in March 1960. It was fully equipped for road service, and included a large capacity fuel tank, full-length handrails, Flexi-Coil trucks, M.U. capability, and a modified headlight/number board housing, with class lights. The 1517 was photographed while assigned to the long since closed Blue Island Yard, back in 1976. It was sold at age 37, to CANAC for lease service.
Remarks: Conrail had 75 (5500-5574) nice looking EMD SD60M locomotives. They were split between the CSX and NS after Conrail's breakup. The 5548 is shown involved in a light power move at Chicago, back in 1994.
