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| Title: |
NS AC44C6M #4203 |
| Description: |
While visiting the restored NYC depot in La Porte, IN, next to the former NYC mainline, now Norfolk Southern, a pair of GE AC44C6M's flew past with their mixed freight heading east toward the Elkhart yard. This is an example of a rebuilt Dash 9 unit done by a combination of GE, Juniata and Roanoke Shops starting in 2015. Externally, the rebuilds have received new wide-nosed cabs and a new front hood section of the same design as on the ES44AC, while retaining the underframe and engine and radiator compartments of the original Dash 9 units. Internally, AC44C6M features a new under-floor air conditioner, cab signals, LSL, DPU systems, PTC, and ECP braking ability, a significant technological improvement from the GE Dash 9-40C units. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2021 Upload Date: 10/16/2021 7:39:54 AM |
| Location: |
LaPorte, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 4203(AC44C6M) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS AC44C6M #4457 |
| Description: |
Trailing NS #4203 was another GE AC44C6M, NS #4497. Both units were rebuilt by a combination of GE, the Juniata and Roanoke Shops from older D9 units. Externally, the rebuilds have received new wide-nosed cabs and a new front hood section of the same design as on the ES44AC, while retaining the underframe and engine and radiator compartments of the original Dash 9 units. Internally, AC44C6M features a new under-floor air conditioner, cab signals, LSL, DPU systems, PTC, and ECP braking ability, a significant technological improvement from the GE Dash 9-40C units. From the view at trackside, they sure have the power to move freight . . . and do it on the fast fly!!! |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2021 Upload Date: 10/16/2021 7:39:59 AM |
| Location: |
LaPorte, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 4457(AC44C6M) |
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130 Comments: 0 |
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