Michael Petersen photo
Unit Detail
| Model | GP7 |
| Built | Jan 1953 (EMD) |
| Rebuilt | n/a |
| Horsepower | 1500 |
| Frame # | 6442-1 |
| Builders # | 17571 |
| IAIS Acquired | Jun 1986 |
| IAIS Paint | Aug 1989 |
IAIS 309 HISTORY
| Rept Marks | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAVX 309 | 2015? | Scrap | Gavilon Grain switcher, Altus, OK Presumed scrapped |
| DBGX 309 | ??? | 2015? | DeBruce Grain switcher, Emitt, TX |
| IAIS 309 | 1987 | Sep 1994 | Retired to lessor (Helm) |
| IAIS 1509 | Jun 1986 | 1987 | Renumbered to 309 |
| PNC 1509 | ??? | Jun 1986 | |
| NW 3479 | ??? | ??? | |
| WAB 479 | Jan 1953 | ??? |
Notes
- After being damaged in the Altoona Wreck, received a long hood from IAIS 308 and other parts from IAIS 304.
- Was returned to Helm during a lease refinance in 1994. Was disliked on the IAIS on account of a 900 gallon fuel tank, as opposed to the standard 1600 gallon tank.
Standard Roster Shots
Front
Engineer’s Side
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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
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Top
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