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Where is IC 6071 now??

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Where is IC 6071 now??
Posted by TKRedeker on Monday, March 23, 2009 10:47 PM

I went by CN's Johnston Yard in Memphis on Friday and IC 6071 was no where to be found. I then read this weekend how CN had officially retired her. This was the last photo of her that I took back near the end of January:

http://tkredeker.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1479667

Any idea when she left Memphis and where she is now? Thanks,

Terry Redeker

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Posted by SSW9389 on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 6:19 AM

From LocoNotes message #75006: "Stored serviceable at Centralia, IL

Was moved to Centralia on 3/9/2009 from Memphis." Message posted 3/20/2009 by Darren Doss.

 



 

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Posted by trainfan1221 on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:42 PM

Thats the original SD40 prototype, right? It was built on an SD35 frame.  This unit should be at least preserved if not restored to working condition.  Lets hope it doesn't get lost out there with all the retirements and newer power.

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Posted by espeefoamer on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:40 PM
I am almost certain that CN is aware that this is a historic unit,and will try to be sure it is preserved.Since this is an IC loco,the most likely home for this engine would be at the IRM.
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Posted by TKRedeker on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:10 PM

Latest news/rumor is that the CN is donating her to LaGrange and she will be painted back into her EMD demo paint and numbered 434?? Where would she be displayed in LaGrange??? Later,

Terry Redeker

 

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