International Railroad Discussion > Vale Dash-8 upgraded to Dash-9 (Brazil)

Today I found Vale 1002 leading the daily limestone train C_04 waiting licence here in town. Since today is Thursday, this is C504. The unit was built as Dash-8, later upgraded at Vale Tubarão shops to Dash- 9. It was overhauled and painted by Wabtech last year among other units.
The Dash-8s were built in Brazil by GEVISA in 1991. EFVM received six units numbered 1001 to 1006. These were the first locomotives to use the BB+BB trucks also made in Brazil by former Cruzaço.
Vake EFC rr also received four Dash-8, but being broad gauge, they received the normal C-C trucks. They were numbered 501 to 504.

1)A view from the pedestrian walkway over the track,

2) The top of the cab;

3) Front trucks.


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Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,




Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/20/25 17:03 by pedrop.

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4) I like that old style nose;

5) Coupled to a Dash-9W;

6) A rear view.

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

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7) I preffer the old style cab when leading the trains;

8) The train seen from the square;

9) The HO decals to model EFC Dash-8s.

That's all for now.

Pedro

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/20/25 17:06 by pedrop.

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Nice coverage of an interesting unit. Thanks, Pedro.

Greg Stadter
Phoenix, AZ

Nice interesting series!

Larry