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 #157858  by scottychaos
 
Does anyone know anything about GP9's that were rebuilt at Altoona around 1977?

Not the GP8/GP10 rebuilds that were done at Paducah and other places.

every once in awhile I scan the internet looking for any trace of LV GP9 #301.
I know there is about a 99% chance the unit is scrapped, but that has never been confirmed.

The info I have for her states:
301 (CR7477) Rebuilt 8/77 Altoona..assigned to Avon (Indianapolis) IN - final dispo unknown.


rebuilt at Altoona in 1977??
I know the unit was definately not part of the GP8/GP10 program.
and if the unit was in fact "rebuilt" that somewhat increases her odds of survival...

I just found a photo of her from 1980, the latest I have seen:
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.p ... 4826ce8589

anyone know anything about these early rebuilds?
what was done?
thanks,
Scot


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