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First SD40 retired
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:50 pm
by illinoistrains
i just learned that CN has retired Illinois Central 6071. Built as GM&O 950, it was aquired through the 1972 merger. I really hope this unit is given new life as a shortline workhorse or donated to a museum.
here is the article, doesnt say much
http://www.trains.com/trn/default.aspx?c=a&id=4795
Re: First SD40 retired
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:18 pm
by AndyWS
Son of a
Re: First SD40 retired
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:17 am
by Texastrainman
Found this picture of 6071 on its last legs:
http://tkredeker.rrpicturearchives.net/ ... id=1479667
Also I searched everywhere on what will happen to IC 6071, and all I found was that 6071 will probably bite the dust.
Re: First SD40 retired
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:58 am
by Crossingman18
sorry but the Canadian National railroad has the absolute right to retire any of their locomotives they wish. If its time for that Locomotive to retire, than its time. I am sure that SD40-2R has had a good haul in its service. We will surely miss it.
Re: First SD40 retired
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:12 pm
by illinoistrains
I read in a magazine that the 6071 and some other IC SD40's will be given to another railroad, i forgot whick one, but i think its a shortline.