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you have three gp15 model types the first is the gp15ac that BN (slsf),CNW, and MP purchased the louvers behind the cab identify this model .Next is the GP15-1 which MP(Mopac) and conrail purchased no louvers dash 2 w/ anti climber .finally there is the gp15T which only Chessie (CSXT) purchased and is the only model that had turbocharger and dynamic brakes and dash-2 w/anti climber. The Gp15ac,gp15-1 are similar but the gp15t is the real highbreed of the gp15 models series.if you see pictures of these units you will notice the differences . These locomotives were used on travelling switch engines or TSE because they had a standard cab with a tiolet something the MP15dc,mp15dc didnt .Alot of the railroads used traded in older locomotives to lower the cost Emd offered a two for one depending on the trade in and how nuch could be refurbished toward the new unit. Finally Dash2 is to specify the introduction of solid state wiring which reduced the amount of electrical wiring into the locomotive design. and increased reliability.
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