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[quote user="RailfanGXY"]That's true...but that brings up the question of why Amtrak didn't acquire any of the FP45's from Santa Fe. [/quote] Amtrak ordered 150 SDP40F. ATSF just had 9 FP45. Both were equipped with steam generators, but the SDP40F was prepared to exchange the steam generator for a HEP unit, the FP45 not.  So why add a different model to the fleet when you have to buy the SDP40F anyway. On the other hand you need two parties for a deal. The FP45 were easily converted into a freight engine, as it was based on one. So why should ATSF sell if they were content with the locomotive? Regards, Volker
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