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In 1967, passenger service in the US was a dim prospect. Most roads were losing money on the trains, and looking for any reason they could think of to abandon service. The Burlington, however, was in a unique position. Not only did they constitute...

Milwaukee Road’s five FP45s were a mere four years old when Amtrak took over passenger operations in the United States. These five, plus another order of five that was cancelled, were intended to replace Milwaukee’s aging E9 fleet. Crews...

Milwaukee Road’s five FP45s were a mere four years old when Amtrak took over passenger operations in the United States. These five, plus another order of five that was cancelled, were intended to replace Milwaukee’s aging E9 fleet. Crews...

Milwaukee Road’s five FP45s were a mere four years old when Amtrak took over passenger operations in the United States. These five, plus another order of five that was cancelled, were intended to replace Milwaukee’s aging E9 fleet. Crews...

In 1969, Great Northern placed an order for 14 F45 locomotives. They were delivered in their blue and grey scheme, affectionately named “Big Sky Blue” by railfans. In a few short years, they would be absorbed into the then-new Burlington...

In 1969, Great Northern placed an order for 14 F45 locomotives. They were delivered in their blue and grey scheme, affectionately named “Big Sky Blue” by railfans. In a few short years, they would be absorbed into the then-new Burlington...

Beginning operations in 1980 with a small fleet of SD9s, the WSOR has grown over the years to operate 837 miles of track over two divisions in Wisconsin. In 1992 the WSOR acquired three ex-BN F45s and repainted them into their attractive red-and-grey...

Beginning operations in 1980 with a small fleet of SD9s, the WSOR has grown over the years to operate 837 miles of track over two divisions in Wisconsin. In 1992 the WSOR acquired three ex-BN F45s and repainted them into their attractive red-and-grey...

After the formation of Amtrak in 1971, Santa Fe converted their FP45 fleet into freight service by removal of the steam generators and the application of their “pin stripe” blue and yellow scheme. These units retained their cab-mounted Mars...

After the formation of Amtrak in 1971, Santa Fe converted their FP45 fleet into freight service by removal of the steam generators and the application of their “pin stripe” blue and yellow scheme. These units retained their cab-mounted Mars...

After the formation of Amtrak in 1971, Santa Fe converted their FP45 fleet into freight service by removal of the steam generators and the application of their “pin stripe” blue and yellow scheme. These units retained their cab-mounted Mars...

The year of 1989 saw the re-birth of Santa Fe’s iconic red and sliver “warbonnet” scheme originally introduced in the mid 1930’s. This modernized version with large lettering became the standard for all wide cab Santa Fe diesel...

Delivered in 1968, Santa Fe’s fleet of 40 F45s was used mainly on the transcontinental line between Los Angeles and Chicago. In the mid-1970s, Santa Fe began to repaint the units and install a variety of rooftop equipment, such as air conditioners,...

Delivered in 1968, Santa Fe’s fleet of 40 F45s was used mainly on the transcontinental line between Los Angeles and Chicago. In the mid-1970s, Santa Fe began to repaint the units and install a variety of rooftop equipment, such as air conditioners,...

Delivered in 1968, Santa Fe’s fleet of 40 F45s was used mainly on the transcontinental line between Los Angeles and Chicago. In the mid-1970s, Santa Fe began to repaint the units and install a variety of rooftop equipment, such as air conditioners,...

During the mid-1990’s, Santa Fe sold off a batch of F45’s to Morrison Knudsen with a simple painting over of former owner markings to get them back into lease service. MK was no stranger to the locomotive rebuilding and leasing market. Santa...

In 1967, passenger service in the US was a dim prospect. Most roads were losing money on the trains, and looking for any reason they could think of to abandon service. The Burlington, however, was in a unique position. Not only did they constitute...

Milwaukee Road’s five FP45s were a mere four years old when Amtrak took over passenger operations in the United States. These five, plus another order of five that was cancelled, were intended to replace Milwaukee’s aging E9 fleet. Crews...

Milwaukee Road’s five FP45s were a mere four years old when Amtrak took over passenger operations in the United States. These five, plus another order of five that was cancelled, were intended to replace Milwaukee’s aging E9 fleet. Crews...

Milwaukee Road’s five FP45s were a mere four years old when Amtrak took over passenger operations in the United States. These five, plus another order of five that was cancelled, were intended to replace Milwaukee’s aging E9 fleet. Crews...