Saw the 2878 in Tacoma a few days ago, switching out a ballast train, I believe it's an ex-GP35, now a rebuild.
I can see someone spending countless hours superdetailing a model of one of these... In my case, when I'm painting and detailing locos or rolling stock, it's like I'm in my separate quiet bubble and nothing else matters anymore. Very relaxing. BNSF 2878 is a former SP GP35 7453 built in February of 1964 (so it's among the early ones). It went to BN (which turned it into a GP39M/GP39R-2) and there she is now... 53 years later (just a few months shy of my own age), still earning her keep.
BN did their upgrade program on these things and subbed them out to EMD, the "E" after the 39, Morrison-Knudsen, the "M" after the 39 and to Paducah, the "V" after the 39. That one looks like a V, therefore Paducah. It's amazing just how long these things can last.
On the closeup photo, I can see "GP39M" in the yellow frame stripe just below the battery box. So that's an MK job.
A GE "toasted" is a bit more accurate... Nice series! That shot with the Cascade Green SD60M looks to have been captured with a fisheye lens. The distortion is very prominent.
What is that oddball that looks like a slug with a cab and dynamic brakes? It looks like it was built on a SD24 or SD35 frame, judging by the trucks and the fuel tank.
I’m not sure what it is. The funny thing is that I randomly saw it in Pasco a while back. If I recall correctly it was painted with the words of something like Pasco Hump Yard.
Yup, that's what that is. A handy animal to have in a yard that big. Or when slowly hauling very heavy cuts to Pasco.
Is it a TEBUC-6? http://archive.trainpix.com/bn/EMDRBLD/TEBUC6/INDEX.HTM Different number, and added DBs.
When you say "biking", R U talkin' Bicycle? Almost all of my photos were taken during bicycle rides because it affords great access and exercise. Regardless, great documentation of a world seldom noticed by the general public.
FYI: any of you in the greater Seattle area it is rumured that the Salmon Bay drawbridge, which was built by the Great Northern in 1914, is in the planning stages of being replaced within 2-5 years. A verticle lift span will be built right beside it, which will have a lift of '150 feet. So get your pics now of this historical bridge, it'll be gone before too long.
More than just a rumor: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2114a55 https://www.google.com/search?q=sea...lacement&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1
Yups, looks like they are serious! just like the old Milwaukee Road S-Curve bridge in Tacoma, it's all gone, replaced with a concrete monstrosity. Dang, lot's of memories watching trains, riding over it, and just watching it while hanging out at The Locks. Get your pics now......
