Illinois Central Gulf SD40 #6071, the original SD40 and the very first unit to put the EMD 645 engine on the road,
ICG SD40 #6071 was built July 1964 as EMDX #434 and later became Gulf, Mobile & Ohio #950. Unit was later re# Illinois Central #6071. Retired from IC roster March 11, 2009 and donated to the Monticello Railway Museum where it is preserved
Date:
10/3/1983
Location:
Birmingham, AL
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1457
Collection Of:
Bernie Feltman
Locomotives:
ICG 6071(SD40)
Author:
Bernie Feltman
Picture Categories: Roster
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Fred Stuckmann
General
Hope it's having as much fun as I am.
2/1/2012 11:11:54 AM
Robert Farkas
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That turntable pit helps make this a more interesting photo. (And look! The lettering is black as it should be. Good shot.
2/1/2012 11:56:12 AM
Charles Burgess
General
Excellent shot!
2/1/2012 5:43:40 PM
Charles Stookey
General
White paint really shows wear and dirt. Just ask KCS.
2/2/2012 10:17:29 AM
Chris S
General
A 45 year career, not bad; good shot, Bernie!
2/2/2012 9:47:08 PM
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