Where are the BNSF B units?

EJE818

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From: Joliet, IL
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Posted by EJE818 on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 9:31 PM

It seems the BNSF GP60Bs can be found on about any BNSF train. I've seen them on intermodals and on manifests. They also own a few GP9Bs which seem to spend most of their time in yard and local service.

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SSW9389

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July 2001
From: Shelbyville, Kentucky
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Posted by SSW9389 on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:45 AM

Yes LocoNotes is a Yahoo Group. They ask why you want to join the group to keep the spammers out. LocoNotes has proven invaluable to me for researching dispositions.

packers97 wrote:
Thanks for the info Cotton Belt. You mentioned loco notes - are you refering to the yahoo group? I'm not sure if I want to register for it. They want a lot of personnal info - plus a short essay on why you want to join. Its a little insulting.

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packers97

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Posted by packers97 on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 11:39 AM

Thanks for the info Cotton Belt. You mentioned loco notes - are you refering to the yahoo group? I'm not sure if I want to register for it. They want a lot of personnal info - plus a short essay on why you want to join. Its a little insulting.

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SSW9389

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July 2001
From: Shelbyville, Kentucky
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Posted by SSW9389 on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 9:11 AM

The BNSF B30-7A(B)s were turned in to Lessor begining January 2, 1999. They are all off the roster. Some have been sold to shortlines, some may still be up for sale. Data from LocoNotes.

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JoeKoh

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April 2003
From: Defiance Ohio
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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 6:58 AM

csx occasionally has b units on q380,381 and 368.a couple months ago the same consisit came over on q380 then the next day went back to chicago on q381.

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SD60M

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April 2007
From: Memphis, Tennessee
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Posted by SD60M on Monday, December 24, 2007 8:14 PM

I saw a BNSF GP9B in Tupelo, MS today and yesterday! It was # 1700! BTW only 4 were built.

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Andrew Falconer

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July 2006
From: Vicksburg, Michigan
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Posted by Andrew Falconer on Monday, December 24, 2007 7:20 PM

This year the BNSF GP60B Locomotives have been running through with other Locos over the Canadian National's Michigan line between Chicago and Battle Creek.

Andrew