GP40 No. 3077
As of December 1988
This photo shows No. 3077 leading the eastbound Railblazer on 12/24/1988. UPDATE: I found the negative, and this image is a fresh scan (better color, higher resolution).
Rio Grande's GP40s came in several groups, as shown in this table.
Number Range | Date Purchased | Comments |
3051 - 3063 | Jan 1966 | Demoted to B-unit status, 1972 |
3064 - 3068 | Sept 1966 | Demoted to B-unit status, 1972 |
3069 - 3080 | Feb 1967 | 3069-3075 demoted to B-unit status, 1972 |
3081 - 3085 | Oct 1969 | Delivered in Billboard "Rio Grande" lettering |
3086 - 3093 | Nov 1971 | Delivered in Billboard "Rio Grande" lettering |
3131 - 3153 | 1983 | Purchased second-hand from Conrail. Had temporary unit numbers until repainted 1984-1985. |
Specific information for individual units may be found on the Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society's GP40 page.
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(1) Mars Light on low nose (2) Replacement air horn-- looks like a Leslie instead of the Nathan M3 air horn (3) Sinclair antenna (4) Extra roof vent (5) Cab sunshade
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