BNSF 1579  Contributor's Pick!       
Freshly painted (most likely painted in Albia, IA,) BNSF 1579 SD40-2. This unit, before being repainted wore GN markings so that the roster spot of BNSF 6505 could be filled by a new ES44C4. "Ex - GN 6505"** SD45-2, Exx - BNSF 6505 SD45-2, Exxx - ATSF 5856 SD45-2u, & Exxxx - ATSF 5637 SD45-2 Built in 1972
Date: 2/8/2014 Location: gibbs siding, MO Views: 505 Collection Of:   Matthew Schimmel
Locomotives: BNSF 1579(SD40-2R)    Author:  Matthew Schimmel
BNSF 1579
Picture Categories: Roster,Winter This picture is part of album:  Rail-Fanning 2014 Part 2
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Jacob Nelson General The 1579 should have an SD40-2R designation despite it saying SD40-2 as it is an ex-SD45-2. 2/27/2014 4:37:54 PM

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