MrClean85@a... wrote:
I remember seeing the 1960 along with other GP-9s at South Sioux City. In
the early 70's 2 GP-9 were used to haul trains back and forth over the
Former
C&NW bridge. These GP-9s were referred to as the "Pingers" by the Q crews
(because of their back and forth trips to and from the GN yards in Sioux
City, IA. Northbound trains would stop the former Q yards in S. Sioux City
and exchange the larger motors (usually SD, late model GP or u-boats) for
lighter weight power for the trip over to Sioux City, IA
In late March or early April, 1971, just prior to Amtrak, a friend
and I rode ICRR train 11 out to Su City and spent the day
photographing Su City trains. In addition to the red Q units,
which I recall as GP7 engines, these trains also used GN engines,
which were painted in the GN's orange scheme. Two units were
commonly used. I also recall a fairly ancient Q combination coach
parked at Ferry.
LWA
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