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Motive Power Cornucopia - 12-03-2023

Rail Fan Adventure --

Some interesting engines have showed up lately:

1. RJC model RP148D at West Lexington, KY yard on 01-26-2014. In trying to find some information on these unique engines, I discovered that RJC no longer pushes their sale. CSX had several “Gensets”, but I think they have been retired. RJC 1700 RP7 RP14BD. W Lex. 01-26-2014.
RJC model RP148D at West Lexington, KY yard on 01-26-2014. In trying to find some information on these unique engines, I discovered that RJC no longer pushes their sale. CSX had several “Gensets”, but I think they have been retired. RJC 1700 RP7 RP14BD. W Lex. 01-26-2014.
2. CSX 810-4586-4556 arrives Shelby KY with three Genesee & Wyoming family units. 07-27-2023.
CSX 810-4586-4556 arrives Shelby KY with three Genesee & Wyoming family units. 07-27-2023.

3. Meridan & Bigbee “GP28-1” 1806 is a former Illinois Central GP28, a very rare model. Shelby KY.
Meridan & Bigbee “GP28-1” 1806 is a former Illinois Central GP28, a very rare model. Shelby KY.

4. Rail Link “SW1200” 1219 is a rebuilt Phelps-Dodge NW2. Shelby KY.
Rail Link “SW1200” 1219 is a rebuilt Phelps-Dodge NW2. Shelby KY.

5. Rail Link “SW1500” 1592 looks like a MP15. Shelby KY.
Rail Link “SW1500” 1592 looks like a MP15. Shelby KY.

6. Ex-Illinois Central 9436. GP28s were the successor to the GP18 and used the GP35 body. With small sales (IC may have been the only buyer) they were eclipsed by the GP38. MNBR 1806 GP28-1. Shelby KY.
Ex-Illinois Central 9436. GP28s were the successor to the GP18 and used the GP35 body. With small sales (IC may have been the only buyer) they were eclipsed by the GP38. MNBR 1806 GP28-1. Shelby KY.

7. Phelps-Dodge rebuilt their early NW2s with dynamic brakes. They replaced steam with diesels and electrics in the early 1940s at their big copper mine at Morenci AZ. Dynamic brakes were added when the NW2s were upgraded to 1200 HP because of the steep grade from Morenci down to the SP interchange at Clifton. West Virginia Northern had a DB-equipped SW1200 also. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.
Phelps-Dodge rebuilt their early NW2s with dynamic brakes. They replaced steam with diesels and electrics in the early 1940s at their big copper mine at Morenci AZ. Dynamic brakes were added when the NW2s were upgraded to 1200 HP because of the steep grade from Morenci down to the SP interchange at Clifton. West Virginia Northern had a DB-equipped SW1200 also. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY

8. RL 1592 SW1500. Shelby KY .
RL 1592 SW1500. Shelby KY .

9. R240 actually moved this e/b manifest from Pauley to Shelby this day. RL 1592-1219-1806. Shelby KY.
R240 actually moved this e/b manifest from Pauley to Shelby this day. RL 1592-1219-1806. Shelby KY.

10. MNBR 1806 GP28-1. Shelby KY.
MNBR 1806 GP28-1. Shelby KY.

11. Flexicoil trucks are a light-weight road truck that were equipped on some switchers. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY .
Flexicoil trucks are a light-weight road truck that were equipped on some switchers. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY .

12. Many if not all MP15s were equipped with regular EMD road trucks. RL 1592 SW1500. Shelby KY.
Many if not all MP15s were equipped with regular EMD road trucks. RL 1592 SW1500. Shelby KY.

13. MNBR 1806 GP28-1. Shelby KY.
MNBR 1806 GP28-1. Shelby KY.

14. IC GP28 9430 at Paducah KY on 09-02-1974.
IC GP28 9430 at Paducah KY on 09-02-1974.

15. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.
RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.

16. Any ideas on the heritage of this unit would be appreciated. RL 1592 SW1500. Shelby KY. 07-27-2023.
Any ideas on the heritage of this unit would be appreciated. RL 1592 SW1500. Shelby KY. 07-27-2023.

17. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.
RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.

18. RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.
RL 1219 SW1200. Shelby KY.

19. The conductor said these units were going to Savannah GA. G&W SW1200 switches some of the extensive seaport there. Doubtful the DB would be needed there! RL 1219. Shelby KY.
The conductor said these units were going to Savannah GA. G&W SW1200 switches some of the extensive seaport there. Doubtful the DB would be needed there! RL 1219. Shelby KY.

20. NS 3230-3202 are ex-Southern SD40-2s. Emory Gap TN. SD40-2 Rockwood TN. On 09-14-2023.
NS 3230-3202 are ex-Southern SD40-2s. Emory Gap TN. SD40-2 Rockwood TN. On 09-14-2023.

21. UP 5308 is an ES44AC. 2006. Shelby KY.
UP 5308 is an ES44AC. 2006. Shelby KY.

22. B650-03 (Charlotte-Bensenville, IL ethanol empty tankers) starts its trek to Chicago. UP 5308-NS 1172-5295. Shelby KY. 11-05-2023.
B650-03 (Charlotte-Bensenville, IL ethanol empty tankers) starts its trek to Chicago. UP 5308-NS 1172-5295. Shelby KY. 11-05-2023.

23. NS 1172 is a SD70ACe. Shelby KY.
NS 1172 is a SD70ACe. Shelby KY.

24. NS 1172. SD70ACe. Shelby KY.
NS 1172. SD70ACe. Shelby KY.

25. BNSF 7618 is an ES44DC GE. Shelby KY. 2008.
BNSF 7618 is an ES44DC GE. Shelby KY. 2008.

26. B650-03 was a colorful train...four paint schemes! BNSF 7618 is the DPU. Shelby KY.
B650-03 was a colorful train...four paint schemes! BNSF 7618 is the DPU. Shelby KY.

All for now.

Train images used by permission of Everett N Young