GP39's

I think these are interesting locos that at first glance could be confused as GP38's. CSX inherited theirs from C&O, who bought one of the largest number, 10, I think. They are basically 2300 h.p. turbocharged GP38's.
Compare this GP39:


To this GP38:


I have a few pictures of these units, but not many. I don't know if they are still on the CSX roster or not.

Harold

[ 18 May 2001: Message edited by: chessie ]

 

Here's another unit, basking in the warm spring sunshine:


Harold

 

This unit appeared in town almost exactly one year prior to the previous unit pictured!


Harold

 

And my last one


Harold

 

EMD's GP39 is a rare machine with just 23 built in 1969-1970. The C&O GP39s were built between May and July 1969. They numbered 20 with road numbers from 3900-3919. The Atlanta and Saint Andrews Bay rostered #507 a GP39 built in July 1970. Kennecott Copper had two GP39DCs numbered 1 & 2 built in June 1970. That's it for GP39 production.

 

SSW,
Thanks for the correction and additional information. With that small production, I guess I should feel honored to have pictures of any

Harold