R. Craig / Diesel Shop
New York Central RF-16 #3804 on 26 February 1965 at West Detroit, Michigan
Several of us local cab-unit fans thought for certain that the arrival of NYC's final order for new U25Bs from GE at Erie meant the demise of the the railroad's "sharks" was imminent.
Fortunately, we were wrong. Most of the BLW-built cab units were retired in 1967, including the #3804 seen here. A few of others went to new owners via the second-hand locomotive market.
New York Central RF-16 #3804 on 26 February 1965 at West Detroit, Michigan
Several of us local cab-unit fans thought for certain that the arrival of NYC's final order for new U25Bs from GE at Erie meant the demise of the the railroad's "sharks" was imminent.
Fortunately, we were wrong. Most of the BLW-built cab units were retired in 1967, including the #3804 seen here. A few of others went to new owners via the second-hand locomotive market.