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Since you are doing a "what if" type of scenario, you could come up with a scenario for a lot of things. Maybe RI sent some old GP7/9/18s or SD7/9/18s to be rebuilt for branch service. They might retain their high hoods, or they could come out with chop-noses. They could have the big 'ol Paducah saddle type air filters or not. Maybe some GP15s. Maybe some tired old SD40/40-2/45s or UxxBs or UxxCs could now be delegated to branchline service. Heck, since it's a "what if", you could even come up with something like RI bought a couple of the SDL39s from the Wisconsin Central for use on the old branchlines with lightweight rail. But I think one of the main things that SRVfan and I will tell you (other than Stevie Ray rules) is that mostly old and rebuilt locos would find regular work on most branchlines, you won't normally find too many newer units. Well, that and Stevie Ray rules! ---jps
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