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Eastern Railroad Discussion > Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive"Date: 01/09/11 04:35 Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: bandob A few years ago, 2007 I believe, I was at the rear of a VRE cab control car on a trip to Manassas, VA and saw this unknown unit in all black paint. I doubt it is part of any "black helicopter" group, but wondered if any TO members could identify it and its use.
Thanks for any help. B&OB    Date: 01/09/11 04:41 Re: Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: redneckrailfan it is definitely a former ATSF CF7. That said, I do not know who the current owner or operator is.
Bryan Jones Brooks, KY Bryan's Train Photos Date: 01/09/11 05:57 Re: Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: yomanwtf Its used at the Vulcan unloading facility there.
Date: 01/09/11 06:09 Re: Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: mderrick It's actually Virginia Paving's unit, which was formerly Newton Asphalt. It is former ATSF CF7 2432, and is out of service and for sale through Ozark Mountain Railcar. Virginia Paving began using a Trackmobile to switch its facility a little over a year ago. When I first moved to the area, this unit used to be dark green with a white line down the long hood. A few years ago, it got the solid black treatment.
Mike Derrick http://www.shortlinesusa.com Date: 01/09/11 06:49 Re: Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: bandob Thanks! I appreciate the help and information.
B&OB Date: 01/09/11 08:38 Re: Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: dharris Before the black paint and the ethanol unloading facility.
dharris  Date: 01/15/11 19:29 Re: Help indentifying an "unknown locomotive" Author: chakk redneckrailfan Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > it is definitely a former ATSF CF7. That said, I > do not know who the current owner or operator is. It works for the United Northern Delmarva Electric Corporation, a.k.a. the UNDEC railroad. |