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Date: 12/20/14 21:00
Mystery Motor at North Platte
Author: NDHolmes

I drove by the North Platte yard on the way through Nebraska today, and found this export unit sitting under a tarp near the hump. Anybody know what's under the bag and where it's going? It's not a design I recognize or can match up with anything from the outline. Looks like either an EMD or NRE product based on the fuel tank shape.

Nathan
http://www.drgw.net


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Date: 12/20/14 21:41
Re: Mystery Motor at North Platte
Author: alamode

I'm betting it's a unit for Australia built by MPI -- MP27CN #CBH025 for CBH Rail based on colors and timing.

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Date: 12/20/14 22:00
Re: Mystery Motor at North Platte
Author: NDHolmes

First time I've even heard of an MP27CN, but that certainly looks right. Nicely done, thanks!

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Date: 12/21/14 16:48
Re: Mystery Motor at North Platte
Author: boesrailfan

Not the greatest picture, but here's what they look like unwrapped.

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Date: 12/21/14 17:12
Re: Mystery Motor at North Platte
Author: callum_out

It's a tail to tail collision between a GE and a Sprinter van!

Out

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Date: 12/21/14 17:38
Re: Mystery Motor at North Platte
Author: DKay

Nice looking operation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVBZ_s7fB6Y
Regards,DK

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