Fuel Tender Testing
I'm sure the only reason I grabbed this shot in 1983 is because it involved two SDP40s and their unique square ends, infrequent visitors to Superior. Upon closer inspection these two (6397/6398) were participating in early testing of BN's fuel tender program. Note the yellow and black hose on the rear pilot of each unit for transferring fuel out of a tank car. I'm not sure if that tank car behind 6398 was part of the test, but it appears to have an extra hose in addition to a standard air hose. Now I only wish I had paid a bit more attention and walked around for a better angle.
Fuel Tender Testing
I'm sure the only reason I grabbed this shot in 1983 is because it involved two SDP40s and their unique square ends, infrequent visitors to Superior. Upon closer inspection these two (6397/6398) were participating in early testing of BN's fuel tender program. Note the yellow and black hose on the rear pilot of each unit for transferring fuel out of a tank car. I'm not sure if that tank car behind 6398 was part of the test, but it appears to have an extra hose in addition to a standard air hose. Now I only wish I had paid a bit more attention and walked around for a better angle.