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Date: 08/29/14 12:24
An old soldier on a hot "Z"
Author: PALuvR

I made a quick run over to Manchaca MP 190 on the UP Austin Sub noon-ish today. Only got 2 trains but one had somewhat interesting power.



1. NB "Z" at MP 190 on the Austin Sub, powered by GE's with a significant age difference.
2-3. C40-8 of 1988 vintage. Is this the oldest class of GE's still running on the UP?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/29/14 12:28 by PALuvR.



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Date: 08/29/14 12:27
Re: An old soldier on a hot "Z"
Author: PALuvR

The "Z" was preceded by a loaded rock train which was sent into the hole at Bergstrom to let it run around. Power was 3 Dash-9's: ex-CNW, UP and ex-SP.

I appreciate y'all taking a look.

Mike

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Date: 08/29/14 13:14
Re: An old soldier on a hot "Z"
Author: MrMRL

Wow, original red frame stripe and everything on that DASH 8!

Mr. MRL

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Date: 08/29/14 14:01
Re: An old soldier on a hot "Z"
Author: judahrice

There also aren't that many dash nines with the flag... nice catches!

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Date: 08/29/14 15:42
Re: An old soldier on a hot "Z"
Author: PALuvR

Here's a shot of the flagged Dash-9: ex-SP 8135

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Date: 08/29/14 17:38
Re: An old soldier on a hot "Z"
Author: SP8595

Great catches Mike!

UP 7925: ZMXYC-28
UP 9762: RBXMTE-28 (Rock-Dittlinger, TX-Mont Belvieu, TX) Somewhat of a strange symbol with BX for Dittlinger and not really sure what the last E stands for either!

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