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As you probably know,BNSF 4737,the 4000 Class B30-7As are no more than 20 years of age.I,too, was surprised at that move.But I am aware that BNSF loses some flexibility with B units,perhaps that's one reason they were sold for scrap;I'm sure there are others. Are you aware that some BNSF units are 50 years old?It's true;the 1299 Class and 3820 Class GP7s were built while Truman was in office. Chances are they worked alongside Santa Fe's steam locomotives,and other early diesels.And the 1600 Class GP9s and 1700 Class GP9Bs were built from 1954-1957.I am so thankful that they are still around.Here in Oklahoma these veterans are alive and well.The 3820 Class GP7s are paired with yard slugs in Oklahoma City,and a couple of GP9Bs are more or less in captive service in Tulsa.And I hope they are around for years to come. Thankfully BNSF donated their 90 Class FP45s;one of them,the class unit,is in Oklahoma City.Thank you BNSF!! At last word BNSF 1460,an SWBLW,which is a Baldwin VO1000 with an EMD prime mover,trucks, and a GP7 long hood was still in Topeka,Kansas. She was built in 1943,and,while it's debatable, she may be considered the oldest unit in the BNSF fleet(I think only the frame,fuel tank/air tanks, and cab are leftover from Baldwin).If not,then GP7 3837 might claim the title as the oldest unit. The 3500 Class SW1200s are still in use at various yards across the system.And then there are the 6100 Class SD9s,a handful were rebuilt into SD9-3s a few years ago,but that came to halt. If you don't have a copy,I suggest you get the BNSF 2002 LOCOMOTIVE AND FREIGHT CAR REVIEW by Bob Del Grosso.It gives you the build dates for all the existing BNSF diesels.And I wish you the best in trying to preserve them,it needs to be done. John Mallory
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