Michael Petersen photo
Unit Detail
| Model | GP8 |
| Built | Apr 1952 (EMD) |
| Rebuilt | Dec 1969 |
| Horsepower | 1600 |
| Frame # | 5192-2 |
| Builders # | 16406 |
| IAIS Acquired | Feb 1985 |
| IAIS Paint | Oct 1989 |
IAIS 451 HISTORY
| Rept Marks | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIWX 9020 | Dec 2002 | ??? | |
| SCFE 9020 | 1995 | 2002 | |
| IAIS 451 | 1987 | Jan 1995 | Returned to Helm as part of 1994 power refinance |
| IAIS 7851 | Feb 1985 | 1987 | |
| ICG 7851 | Dec 1969 | Feb 1985 | Rebuilt to GP8 at Paducah and renumbered to 7951 |
| IC 8851 | Apr 1952 | Dec 1969 | Built as GP7 |
Notes
- IAIS 451 had dual control stands. Since it could be easily operated either direction, it was typically kept assigned to “The Rover”, the local based out of Atlantic, IA.
- 1985 – IAIS 7851 was stenciled with “Rock Island Line” on the engineer’s side battery box.
Standard Roster Shots
Front
Engineer’s Side
Engineer’s Side Front 3/4
Engineer’s Side Rear 3/4
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Conductor’s Side
Conductor’s Side Front 3/4
Conductor’s Side Rear 3/4
Rear
Top
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Additional Roster / Detail Shots
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