Sunday, September 8, 2024

SSW 3642, GP9

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Cotton Belt (SSW) GP9 3642 sits in the sun in Phoenix, AZ on an unknown date in May 1972. I got this in trade and I wish I knew who the photographer of this was. I think it is a fellow named "Jerry". If it is yours, please let me know.
SSW 3642 is an EMD GP9, SP Class EF418C-1. Reportedly: it was built in 1957 builders number 24076, SSW 821, SSW Class Z-17.
In 1965 it was renumbered to SSW 3642 EMD GP9, SP Class EF418C-1
This locomotive was upgraded in 1975 becoming GP9 (GP9E) SSW 3811 SP Class EF418S-3.
The disposition of this locomotive is: Retired and sold in 1995. Presumed scrapped.
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Analog Image, Kodachrome Slide II 2.5-1010, Scan 2011.3.9.2.3-ph


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