In 1983-84 the MBTA purchased six GP9s from the Burlington Northern for use on trains of depowered RDCs. MBTA 1922, built as Northern Pacific 286, was one of two that received this maroon and gray paint scheme while the rest continued working in BN green. Here it was about to depart Lowell, MA, for Boston with an inbound train.
The 70's and 80's were a transition period for the MBTA characterized by an eclectic mix of equipment including Budd RDC's, ex-New Haven stainless steel coaches, and a mix of motive power acquired from various railroads.
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just heritage schemes, not just commemorative schemes - this album is devoted to some of the world's most interesting paint schemes, past or present.
