Joe Atkinson photo
Unit Detail
| Model | GP9 |
| Built | Sep 1955 (EMD) |
| Rebuilt | n/a |
| Horsepower | 1750 |
| Frame # | 5407-5 |
| Builders # | 20750 |
| IAIS Acquired | Sep 1986 |
| IAIS Paint | Never |
IAIS 304 HISTORY
| Rept Marks | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAIS 304 | Sep 1986 | Sep 1987 | Retired/scrapped due to fire started in main generator |
| UP 304 | 6 Jul 1984 | 18 Jul 1985 | Sold to PNC, then Helm |
| WP 729 | Sep 1955 | 6 Jul 1984 |
Notes
- Was equipped with 24-RL brakes and dual controls.
- Due to a fire that started in the main generator, the engine was sidelined and stored in Council Bluffs.
- On account of 24-month brake maintenance cycle on 24-RL brake equipment vs. 36-month on 26-L systems, the decision was made to part out 304 to fix other units. (Per former CMO Fred Cheney via the IAIS list, 19 Nov 2004.)
- Some parts went to repair IAIS 309 after the Altoona Wreck.
Standard Roster Shots
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Engineer’s Side Front 3/4
Engineer’s Side Rear 3/4
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Conductor’s Side
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Conductor’s Side Front 3/4
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Conductor’s Side Rear 3/4
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Rear
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Top
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