I just got an email with the weekly update on the latest news in the railroad industry from Trains Magazine. One of the headlines said Strasburg acquired a new diesel, number 1235. However, I'm having difficulty accessing my Trains Magazine account. Does anyone know what type of engine 1235 is and who its previous owners were?
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Originally ATSF SW9, built 1953.
Rebuilt by ATSF in 1974, reclassed as model SSB1200, number 1235.
sold to Celanese Corp 1235 in 1987.
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cant find a photo online yet of the actual unit, but they look fairly unmodified, externally:
http://abpr.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?n ... weibel.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Scot
Rebuilt by ATSF in 1974, reclassed as model SSB1200, number 1235.
sold to Celanese Corp 1235 in 1987.
http://old.atsfrr.org/resources/Crosset ... erence.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cant find a photo online yet of the actual unit, but they look fairly unmodified, externally:
http://abpr.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?n ... weibel.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Scot
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Cool! I go to Strasburg a lot so if I see it, I will let you know.
Next stop, East Strasburg!
Here is a picture i got from the train today as it was going past, if my electronics cooperate, i can get a couple more pictures on.
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Next stop, East Strasburg!
Anybody know if the Strasburg's new diesel is in service yet?
I know the response, and the answer is no, Strasburg's new diesel is sadly not operating.
Next stop, East Strasburg!