Well before Patriot Rail came on scene GNRR GP9 6576 was still an everyday runner and is seen at Tate, Georgia between runs in September 2003 (Slide Scan)
The only remaining high hood on the Georgia Northeastern roster, GP9 Nº6576 (Built 1/1958) stands in Tate, Georgia after making a late night run to the Polycor Georgia Marble Quarry Plant.
GNRR GP9 #6576 takes three empty hoppers down the 4.5% grade on its way to switch Polycor Ga Marble Quarry Division
The 6576 has three empty hoppers in tow on its way to switch Polycor Ga Marble Quarry Division on the Marblehill branch. The train has just descended a 4.5% grade and two switchbacks.
Deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains finds Georgia Northeastern GP9 #6576 working the 'Hole Run' on the Marble Hill branch. The train is working the grade to the 'upper mud head' swit... (more)
High hood GP9 #6576 brings three empty hoppers down the steep grade leading to the first of two switch backs. The train will work Polycor Ga Marble Quarry Division once it reaches the bottom.
Georgia Northeastern's Marblehill turn passes under Highway 53 as it prepares to work the swtichbacks on the Marblehill branch.
Catching the last rays of sunlight, the Northbound GNRR freight runs from under the shadow of Kennesaw Mountain.
Changing out cylinder head. Gives a whole new meaning to "shade tree" mechanic, especially with the temperature in the thirties!
GNRR's "shop" facilities
GNRR GP9'S awaiting their next service at Elizabeth, Ga.
