ATSF 5701         
EMPORIA KS June 1976 -- Santa Fe SD45-2 5700, resplendent in its bicentennial colors, handles the front end of Super C. EMD built the unit (b/n 72642-14) in April 1973 and delivered it in yellow warbonnet. It was repainted in bicentennial colors in the first half of 1975 and regained yellow warbonnet paint on June 17 1977/ In January 1988 it was rebuilt as SD45-2B 5517 and underwent maintenance at Morrison Knudsen in April 1994. On Jan 8 2000 it was renumbered and relettered to BNSF 7511. (Photo date approximate, roster information from http://atsfrr.net/resources/CrossetGene/all-time%20diesel%20roster/pwr5500.htm)
Date: 6/1/1976 Location: Emporia, KS   Map Show Emporia on a rail map Views: 583 Collection Of:   Charles Stookey
Locomotives: ATSF 5700(SD45-2)    Author:  Charles Stookey
ATSF 5701
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Bernie Feltman General Such a beautiful scheme ! 3/9/2014 4:50:59 PM
Matthew Zisi General Nice shot! 7/18/2019 9:12:40 PM

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