2478 pulling M036

M036, an SD40-2 with a 2478 number and a string off ratty looking gons is southbound at Mortons Gap.  July 20, 2009.  Photo by Chuck Hinrichs
M036, an SD40-2 with a 2478 number and a string off ratty looking gons is southbound at Mortons Gap. July 20, 2009. Photo by Chuck Hinrichs

2478 is not an SD40-2 it is an SD50-2.  This unit and many others are ex Conrial SD50s that have been derated to 3000 hp and re-numbered in the 2400 series.  Chuck Hinrichs

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