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ex-MP SW9 in Action

After dropping off its boxcar from the caves, Cham-Pagne Switching Corp's ex-MP SW9 is channeling its inner ALCo while working the UP interchange in the line at Cham-Pagne Yard.

 

The locomotive the former Missouri Pacific 9178, which was built in 6-1951. Eventually, it became 1240, before being retired by the UP in 1983.

 

Looking at this photo, it could pretty well pass for a MP photo from the late-70's/early-80's. The unit has been repainted, but living in a cave has kept it in fantastic condition.

 

Video of this operation can be seen here: youtu.be/DdhGBPMiuHw

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Uploaded on July 1, 2016
Taken on June 27, 2016