For a short time two of these units along with two SD-40s-2s were assigned to the SEPW freight into worcester, MA. At the bitter end the EL bought some SD45-2s with 5000 gallon fuel tanks. They went from 3600s to 6600s. Conrail had more variations of standard units than any railroad ever had. Thanks for this vintage picture.
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| Posted by Gary on August 12, 2010 | |
Ive never seen an SD45 with the horns in this position before, thanks for the tip!
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Crews hated these units for their horn placement, but loved them for their grit, like being able to start a train on a 2% grade. But their appetite for fuel got them sent back to their lessors.
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