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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.
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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almo | 02-09-2007 - 00:34 |
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Freericks | 02-09-2007 - 05:52 |
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RDM | 02-09-2007 - 07:55 |
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Eugene | 02-09-2007 - 16:13 |
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almo | 02-10-2007 - 22:55 |
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Mike Swanson | 02-12-2007 - 13:22 |
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Donovan Gray | 02-12-2007 - 12:50 |
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Swingspan | 02-13-2007 - 10:36 |
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Peter Diurni | 02-20-2007 - 22:58 |