Nostalgia & History > 5 of BNSF GE Road Power

1. BNSF GE B40-8 8619 was built June 1988 as ATSF 7429 and seen in Galesburg, IL Nov. 20, 2008. Larry Anglund photo
What's the solar device by the front of the second engine?  Why is it only there?

2. BNSF GE C44-9W 4095 built 2003 and seen in Galesburg, IL Nov. 20, 2008.  Larry Anglund photo

3. BNSF GE C44-9W 5425 built Sept. 2000 and seen in Galesburg, IL Nov. 20, 2008.  Larry Anglund photo



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4. BNSF GE ES44AC 6183 built in early 2007 and seen in Galesburg, IL Nov. 20, 2008.  Larry Anglund photo

5. BNSF GE ES44DC 7680 built 2005 and seen in Galesburg, IL Nov. 20, 2008.  Larry Anglund photo

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Fairly certain the Solar panel is there to charge the battery  for that switch.  With the box on that switch,  looks to be powered,  by the  use of buttons on the pole.
More than likely a highly used switch  and they wished to try and cut down on potential injuries.

PWM