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BN 3049 |
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For a while the BN tried to used the ex-Frisco GP40-2s on loaded ore trains, they proved too slippery and they went back into general freight service |
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1/1/1985 Upload Date: 3/23/2007 8:26:12 PM |
| Location: |
La Crosse, WI |
| Author: |
Jim Matuska |
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| Locomotives: |
BN 3049(GP40-2) |
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| Title: |
BN 3049 |
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SAGINAW TX February 1986 -- Burlington Northern GP40-2s 3049 and 3047 handle a mixed freight. Both are former St.Louis San Francisco locomotives. EMD built the 3049 as SLSF 759 (b/n 786186-10) in May 1979. The 3047 was built as SLSF 757 (b/n 786186-8) also in May 1979. Both were retired in September 1997. They were acquired by Kansas City Southern as KCS 4809 and KCS 4807 respectively. (Photo date approximate, roster information from http://archive.trainpix.com/BN/EMDORIG/GP40-2/INDEX.HTM, http://www.trainweb.org/emdloco/786186.htm) |
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1/1/1986 Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:09:09 PM |
| Location: |
Saginaw, TX |
| Author: |
Charles Stookey |
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Action |
| Locomotives: |
BN 3049(GP40-2) |
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ex-Frisco GP40-2 leads this eastbound |
| Description: |
Gilette St Crossing |
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4/1/1988 Upload Date: 1/18/2004 6:19:43 PM |
| Location: |
La Crosse, WI |
| Author: |
Jack Welshiemer |
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| Locomotives: |
BN 3042(GP40-2) BN 3049(GP40-2) |
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