| Title: |
CSX Rebuilt GP16 #1770 - A History Lesson on Wheels |
| Description: |
Strange as it is, this locomotive's history traces a lot of the origins of CSX. Originally built by EMD in November of 1951 as ACL GP7 #225, it moved onto the SCL roster as #845. While on the SCL roster, it was rebuilt as GP16 and renumbered SCL #4724. Next it merged into the SBD roster as their #1770. Eventually it fell under the CSX heading as 1770 seen here wearing the SCL/LN Family Lines logo. Eventually itt was sold out of the CSX roster to Decatur Jnctn Rwy as their #1608 and then resold to Pioneer Rail GP16 #1608 where it is today. To add another segment of the CSX story, the loco behind #1770 also brings in the C&O faction into the CSX mix. An unknown photographer took this "historical" photo. |
| Photo Date: |
10/18/1987 Upload Date: 6/20/2020 12:37:57 PM |
| Location: |
Baltimore, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 1770(GP16) CO 6243(GP9) |
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