BN Hustle Muscle

Mr. SP Feb 25, 2016

  1. Mr. SP

    Mr. SP Passed away August 5, 2016 In Memoriam

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    Back in 1966 the Great Northern bough the first EMD SD45. It was the 400 which became 6430 on the BN
    The locomotive had "Hustle Muscle" painted on the side of the long hood when delivered and when it was painted in BN Green the "Hustle Muscle" lettering remained.
    6430 is now owned by the Great Northern Historical Society and has been repainted into it's original GN paint.
    I've got photos in GN paint with BN number and in full BN but can't upload them for some reason.
    My computer not Trainboard.
     
  2. ddechamp71

    ddechamp71 TrainBoard Member

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    You may download a picture of its Z scale sample... ;)

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  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Thankfully it was preserved!
     
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    acptulsa TrainBoard Member

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    Many were bragging about having hustle and muscle in 1967. But few had 12,900 cubic inches under the hood.
     
  6. SSW9389

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    Great Northern #400 was the first production line SD45, not the first SD45. There were three EMD demonstrators, #4351-4353, built before Hustle Muscle was built.

     
  7. Mr. SP

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    Thanks for posting the photos guys.
     
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  8. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    What a slogan huh? Back when nobody cared how much it costs to make horsepower and lots of it.. There is nothing like being on and listening to a a 20-645 EMD, so smooth, so much horsepower, right up till they broke. Great locomotives, you could count on them to make power right now. Fond memories.
    My version, HO scale, Rail Power Products and Athearn Blue Box Chassis.

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  9. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Very nice!!
     
  10. alcoliner

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    scan0077.jpg This unit is kept at the Jackson St roundhouse museum, of the Minnesota Transportation Museum, in the Twin Cities. Had a short cab ride in it a number of years ago.
     
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  11. Mr. SP

    Mr. SP Passed away August 5, 2016 In Memoriam

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    Here's my photos of "Hustle Muscle" in both GN &BN paint 616-6430.JPG 342-6430.JPG
     
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  12. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Great pics!!(y)
     
  13. Mr. SP

    Mr. SP Passed away August 5, 2016 In Memoriam

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    Finally got around to photoing my "Hustle Muscle" lokeys IMG_0233a.JPG IMG_0234a.JPG
     
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  14. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Excellent!! They look great!!(y)(y)
     
  15. ladybngnfan

    ladybngnfan TrainBoard Member

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    My dream locomotive. I would love to have a chance to ride in it or even run it.
     
  16. jpwisc

    jpwisc TrainBoard Member

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    Head up to the MTM. You can ride in it any weekend. I think they may have it on the line in Osceola, WI for the summer. Well worth the price of a ticket.
     
  17. ladybngnfan

    ladybngnfan TrainBoard Member

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    It helps if you have money and time. I have the time right now, but not the money.
     
  18. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    A sad but normal situation for too many of us these days.
     
  19. Mr. SP

    Mr. SP Passed away August 5, 2016 In Memoriam

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    Donna I don't have those problems but health issues keep me close to home. Tell your Dad Hello for me.
     
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  20. ladybngnfan

    ladybngnfan TrainBoard Member

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    I had a temporary job a few weeks ago working for the distribution center for REI in Sumner, WA, and I stayed with my parents in Covington while I worked there. They're fine, at least as fine as they can be considering they, too, have health issues. My mother in particular has kidney failure, and she has to have dialysis treatments three times a week in Auburn. And that's not the only problem she has, either. She has diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease, and the associated health issues that seem to accompany those conditions. My dad is basically her caregiver, though she does not need to be in bed all the time. They did celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary just after I completed the assignment at REI. My dad still tries to keep up his model railroad, and his ham radio license. So, he's not out of commission.
     

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