EMD 462 and its traveling locomotive test set were in Auburn, WA in fall 1977 doing test work on their SD45-X on Stampede Pass. The pass was a favorite location for EMD to test mountain grades on ... (more)

GM F9A 462 with test train is at Milwaukee Road Savanna Engine terminal.

Originally this famous unit was apparently an F9, at least in looks but over the years she received all sorts of modifications a the company tested components across the nation. During this perio... (more)

EMD F9A #462 in Asheville, NC on the Southern Railway for testing on Old Fort Mountain.