BNSF 4663, the Fridley Derailment Unit         
On July 16th, 2011, a BNSF Grain Train was making a usual run like all the other trains through the Cities, when the a bridge in Fridley gave way from a washout out from the summer rain. The lead Dash 9 only tipped over with minor damage, but the trailing Dash 9, #4663 was not so lucky, she was totalled. Here's a look at her from the St. Anthony Bridge. What kind of fate will this Dash 9 have
Date: 12/26/2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN   Map Show Minneapolis on a rail map Views: 2412 Collection Of:   Eric Bitton
Locomotives: BNSF 4663(C44-9W) BNSF 2640(GP35u) BNSF 2174(GP38) EMDX 9081(SD60)    Author:  Eric Bitton
BNSF 4663, the Fridley Derailment Unit
Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard,Action This picture is part of album:  Twin Cities Railfanning
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Wyatt M General One less GE to see while trackside! 1/20/2012 5:24:08 PM

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