IAIS 479 at Altoona, IA on 01-May-1993 By: Michael Petersen	UNIT DETAIL Model: GP8 Built: Apr 1953 (EMD) Rebuilt: Dec 1969 Horsepower: 1600 Frame #: 6496-12 Builders #: 17738 IAIS Acqd: Jan 1985 IAIS Paint: Jul 1987
IAIS 479 HISTORY Rept Marks From To Notes DBGX 479 ??? Present Switcher in Dimmitt, TX IAIS 479 1987 Sep 1994 Returned to Helm as part of 1994 power refinance IAIS 7979 Jan 1985 1987   ICG 7979 Dec 1969 Jan 1985 Rebuilt to GP8 at Paducah and renumbered 7979 IC 8979 Apr 1953 Dec 1969 Built as GP7

Notes:

• The unit is currently working for DeBruce Grain as their elevator switcher in Dimmitt, TX. It's still in worn and faded IAIS paint but lacking lettering on the long hood and with a "DBG" on the cab side.