Just as I can find great old Alcos and GEs from NS predecessors in upstate NY, I've been able chase some venerable EMDs as well.
For example, I spent a nice afternoon with the Rochester & Southern GP9 #879. She apparently built as N&W #879 in 1959 and has kept that same number throughout her existence.
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Photo taken by me Saturday 10/1/2011. Her nose may have been chopped when she was rebuilt nearly 10 years ago.
Locomotive information courtesy of: http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/Scottychaos/GW/RSpage.html
The R&S is part of the GWI family... which uses mostly EMD diesels. A sister shortline, the Buffalo & Pittsburgh, rosters this former N&W GP18. Just as the R&S unit kept the same number throughout her existence, the B&P unit is still 922.
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Photo taken by me Friday 9/16/2011 in Buffalo, NY.
The B&P also rosters a former N&W GP9, #887. Again, she has kept her original number but looks to be part of the same rebuild program as R&S #879.
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Photo taken by me Friday 3/25/2011 in Buffalo, NY.
Quote from: Matt L on December 01, 2011, 09:05:39 PM
The R&S is part of the GWI family... which uses mostly EMD diesels. A sister shortline, the Buffalo & Pittsburgh, rosters this former N&W GP18. Just as the R&S unit kept the same number throughout her existence, the B&P unit is still 922.
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Photo taken by me Friday 9/16/2011 in Buffalo, NY.
I must sadly report that #922 suffered a fire over the weekend. I am trying to get information regarding the fire, the engine's current status and her future. :(