Conrail (CR) 6974 - Rebuilt EMD SD40-2R

Heading toward Altoona, PA is Conrail SD40-2R #6974. This loco has a long history. Built in February of 1966 as PRR SD40 #6058, it first slid over to the PC roster as PC #6058, then on to the Conrail roster as CR SD40 #6311, but was rebuilt as SD40-2R #6974. Eventually after the CR breakup, it became CSX SD40-2R #8875. No info was included with this large photo so the date is approximate.

Conrail 6974

OIBU rolls west behind an SD 40 rebuild, a program Conrail used to extend the life of some of its older SD 40-2s. These were designated SD 40-2R, and carried 6900 series numbers.

6311,CSX 8875

Taking a look at the photographer at Bailey Avenue

These SD40-2R's started out their careers with the Pennsylvania Railroad