Strasburg New Diesel Power

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?

It's a rebuilt SW9 from the Santa Fe.

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:

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Scot

Cool! I go to Strasburg a lot so if I see it, I will let you know.

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.

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.