1. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    Do we have any fans of the GP16's? For those of you that might not know, GP16's were shop rebuilds of GP7/9's by SCL to extend their usefulness. Most lasted into the early or mid 90's. Many have shown up on short lines around the country.

    Chessie

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  2. chessie

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    I think the first "prototypes" for the program were actually made by ICG/Paducah shops. These units had some interesting spotting features.... As always, I might have some photos for those of you interested. [​IMG]

    Chessie

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  3. Gats

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    Hi chessie,

    Not so much the GP16 program in particular, but any of the GP7/9 rebuild programs in general. Indeed, IC began the first true rebuild program in their Paducah, KY, shops. I really like the Paducah-builts, and those that came after from other roads and remanufacturers.
    I guessed my interest stemmed from wandering around the VMV shops in Paducah a few years back and having a close-up look at the stored Paducah and Louisville ex-IC GP10's and SW14's. [​IMG]
    And the TC&W had 6 examples of the GP10 and 2 of the SD20 programs.

    Gary.

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  4. chessie

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    Gary,
    This one's for you! [​IMG]

    Recognize those lines? I was fascinated by these "originals". I think I have pics of all of the original Paducah rebuilds, in one form or another.

    Chessie

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  5. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    Here's a good shot of SBD 4602... check out those yellow number boards; a dead giveaway to its CRR road #: [​IMG]

    Chessie

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  6. chessie

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    Here's another shot of the same unit:
    [​IMG]


    Chessie

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  7. chessie

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    Here's an interesting pair; note the difference in the "Family Lines System" letering colors:
    [​IMG]

    Chessie

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  8. chessie

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    Here's the end of the line (literally) for most GP16's (as far as their CSX career goes). This is a shot from the deadline at Hamlet and shows GP16's as far as the eye can see awaiting their fate [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Harold

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