IAIS ES44AC #501

Rock Island, IL. February 16, 2010.
By: Erik Rasmussen
UNIT DETAIL
Model:ES44AC
Built:Jul 2008 (GE)
Rebuilt:n/a
Horsepower:4400
Builder #:59420
IAIS Acqd:18 Oct 2008
IAIS Paint:30 Sep 2008 (Phase V)
IAIS 501 HISTORY
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IAIS 50120 Nov 2008Present

Notes:

  • Like all of IAIS's ES44ACs, 501 was built to CSX's ES44AH "heavy" specification at 432,000 lbs, and includes the high traction software modifications.
  • 501 left the GE plant at Erie, PA, and was shipped via NS to Mid-America Car in Kansas City for painting and prep work. It was completed into full phase V paint around 30 Sep 2008. It arrived on IAIS via the IC&E at Davenport and was placed in service on 18 Oct 2008.
Standard Roster Shots
Engineer's Side
501 engineers side view. CIC 900 Yard, 12-19-10.
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Engineer's Side, Front 3/4
501, Iowa City. 11-02-09
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Rock Island, IL.  February 16, 2010.
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Engineer's Side, Rear 3/4
501, Iowa City, 11-02-09.
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Rear
IAIS 501 top, rear view, Iowa City 01/11/2011
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