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Re: BL20-2
Author: Eugene
Date: 02-09-2007 - 16:13

EMD built 3 BL20-2 demonstrators. They were EMD 120-122 and were another attempt to break into the rebuild market, following the GP15 series.

All three were built on frames of ex-Burlington Northern GP9s, originally built for the CBQ, NP and SP&S, in mid-1992.

The innards were a combination of a rebuilt 16-567 engine, turboed to get 2000 horsepower, an AR10 alternator and Dash 2 electricals. The GP9 frame, trucks, trac. motors, prime mover and other items like fans and controls were rebuilt and reused. The cab and carbody were all-new and they featured GP60 style DB grids.

They demoed for 2-3 years, but no one wanted more, even though they were reportedly good runners. I would guess they cost too much.

Yeah, 2 are on SJVR. I think the third is still on CORP, but not positive.

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  Re: BL20-2 Eugene 02-09-2007 - 16:13
  Re: BL20-2 & GP15 almo 02-10-2007 - 22:55
  Re: BL20-2 & GP15 Mike Swanson 02-12-2007 - 13:22
  Re: BL20-2 Donovan Gray 02-12-2007 - 12:50
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