Late in its service life, GM&O F3(A) 883A was given new block initials using the "ICG" font style. It was one of two boiler-equipped F3's assigned to the Chicago-Joliet commuter trains.
This power consist represents some of newest models working for the L&N back in the late 1970's. 7047, 8004, and 8081 were near Chicago on 12-2-79.
In an effort to add more life to their remaining EMD SD45-2 locomotives, BNSF rebuilt eleven into what they call an "SD40-2R." They have 3000 HP, 16-cylinder 645 engines. The program was cancell... (more)