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The GP 60Ms and GP60Bs were used on Santa Fe's "Transcon" line between Los Angelas and Chicago. They are (now owned by BNSF) used for high speed Intermodal Freight in both directions between each City. A friend of mine that lives in Chicago says they can often be found on the daily Z-Train out of Chicago. I must note, that while these units spend a great deal of time shuttling back and fourth between Illinois and California, they are not limited strictly to that rout. I have seen these units several times in the Powder River Basin in general freight, and was even lucky eneugh to see one head up a BNSF Business Train operating over Montana Rail Link when I ived in Bozeman. The Merask unit was one that they payed the Santa Fe to paint for a special promotion of their services. It was painted basicly for publicity shots LA, Chicago, Barstow, and on Cajon Pass. To my knowledge the unit wore this scheme for about six months before being painted back to Santa Fe "Superfleet" Paint. I hope I have been of service. James.
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