IAIS GP9 #309

IAIS 309 leads in Altoona, IA, on 26 Aug 1993
By: Michael Petersen
UNIT DETAIL
Model:GP7
Built:Jan 1953 (EMD)
Rebuilt:n/a
Horsepower:1500
Frame #:6442-1
Builders #:17571
IAIS Acqd:Jun 1986
IAIS Paint:Aug 1989
IAIS 309 HISTORY
Rept MarksFromToNotes
DBGX 309???PresentDeBruce Grain switcher, Emitt, TX
IAIS 3091987Sep 1994Retired to lessor (Helm)
IAIS 1509Jun 19861987Renumbered to 309
PNC 1509???Jun 1986 
NW 3479?????? 
WAB 479Jan 1953??? 

Notes:

  • After being damaged in the Altoona Wreck, received a long hood from IAIS 308 and other parts from IAIS 304.
  • Was returned to Helm during a lease refinance in 1994. Was disliked on the IAIS on account of a 900 gallon fuel tank, as opposed to the standard 1600 gallon tank.
Standard Roster Shots
Front
IAIS 309 at Altoona, IA on 01-Jun-1992
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Engineer's Side, Front 3/4
IAIS 309 at Altoona, IA on 26-Aug-1993
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 IAIS 309 at Council Bluffs, IA on 12-Dec-1989
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Conductor's Side
IAIS 309 at Altoona, IA on 01-Aug-1992
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 IAIS 309 at Altoona, IA on 01-Jun-1992
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Conductor's Side, Front 3/4
IAIS 309 leads westward in Altoona, IA, on 26 Aug 1993
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Conductor's Side, Rear 3/4
IAIS 309 at Council Bluffs, IA on 12-Dec-1989
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Additional Roster / Detail Shots
IAIS 309 at Altoona, IA on 26-Aug-1993
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 IAIS 309 at Altoona, IA on 26-Aug-1993
By: Michael Petersen
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