--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Don Smith" <rgs0554@...> wrote:
>
> Many Burlington GP-7s and some GP-9s were equipped with an overnight
heater unit when
> first placed in service. This unit was in an external cabinet with
an exhaust stack mounted
> on the fireman's side running board behind the cab. They were
present into at least the `60s.
> I've seen photos of them on red painted units. Apparently were all
removed prior to the
> formation of the Burlington Northern. My question is "What was the
time period of their
> removal?"
>
>From many photos, it appears to have taken place in the mid 60's,
around '65 to '67 or so. Also removed them from SD-7's and 9's. Around
'68 they also started adding 3 pane all weather cab windows to the
same units. Don't know why, best guess is either they were troublesome
or not used anymore.
Bob
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