ATSF 9560 (Rebuilt GE SF30C)
Westbound TOFC at McCook IL
The SF30C is a type of six-axle 3,000hp diesel locomotive rebuilt by the ATSF from GE U36C units they owned. In the early 1980's, the railroad decided to rebuilt their aging conventional types of GE units and establish a program similar to what they originally did with EMD with their CF7 program. Hence, the creation of the SF30C: a type of rebuilt diesel locomotive with GE C30-7 body, U36C's parts, and upgraded electrical systems. The locomotives were eventually displaced and retired by 1995 in favor of numerous succeeding types of GE locomotives. Only 70 were built and few still exist and are still in service on various shortlines and industrial companies.
ATSF 9560 (Rebuilt GE SF30C)
Westbound TOFC at McCook IL
The SF30C is a type of six-axle 3,000hp diesel locomotive rebuilt by the ATSF from GE U36C units they owned. In the early 1980's, the railroad decided to rebuilt their aging conventional types of GE units and establish a program similar to what they originally did with EMD with their CF7 program. Hence, the creation of the SF30C: a type of rebuilt diesel locomotive with GE C30-7 body, U36C's parts, and upgraded electrical systems. The locomotives were eventually displaced and retired by 1995 in favor of numerous succeeding types of GE locomotives. Only 70 were built and few still exist and are still in service on various shortlines and industrial companies.