BNSF 1293. On heavy acceleration the third motor would kick in and leave a trail of smoke in it's wake.
BNSF 1293, Note: this unit is a 3GS21B-DE, and has dynamic brakes.
BNSF Numbers 557, 507, 1294, 1293 in Centralia IL.
BNSF 1293 Genset engine refueling at Newton
The Saturday 1st Trick local (r/t Watson to El Segundo) is seen here climing Monaco Hill on its way back towards Watson. The sun was shining brightly literally as the train hit the shadows between the trees. When it came out, the sun had gone away.
BNSF Railways new (built in June 2010) NRE-built 3GS21B-DE switchers, 1293 and 1294, prepare for the days work switching the Watson Yard in Carson, California, on July 24, 2010. At this date, these two units are unique on the BNSF, and are 2100 hp 3-engine genset locomotives, with three Cummins QSK19 (700 hp each), and these engines are also equipped with dynamic brakes.
BNSF Railways new (built in June 2010) NRE-built 3GS21B-DE switchers, 1293 and 1294, prepare for the days work switching the Watson Yard in Carson, California, on July 24, 2010. At this date, these two units are unique on the BNSF, and are 2100 hp 3-engine genset locomotives, with three Cummins QSK19 (700 hp each), and these engines are also equipped with dynamic brakes.
BNSF 3GS21B-DE 1293