Help in identifying this locomotive...

[emd_SD_60]

I just caught a train a few minutes ago, and the fourth unit was a rather rare locomotive on the IC... it was an all-red (no other markings) GP40 or SD40, had no dynamic brakes, and had lettering on the cab in white letters. And before anyone asks, NO it was not a SOO or CP loco. I was tempted to get in my car and go after it, but mama wouldn't let me... Any explanations?

BTW the red was not a bright red, like candyapple. It was more of a dark shade, almost near burgundy.

I guess if I had to narrow it down, it was more than likely a leaser. Leasers are not as flamboyant when it comes to paint schemes...[:D]

[Junctionfan]

Sounds like a HLCX SD40 to me.

[emd_SD_60]

You wouldn't happen to know what number group they're in? I know the 6000 series are the maroon/dark blue scheme, and the 9000 series are the former MPI's in the navy/gold scheme...

[Philcal]

Only a guess, and not even an educated one, but I'll go with Helm Leasing, or possibly Locomotive Leasing Partners.

[UPTRAIN]

I've seen something on the UP that sounds similar to that... behind this locomotive http://uptrain.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=144865

http://uptrain.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=144866 <<<That thing.

[emd_SD_60]

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPTRAIN
http://uptrain.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=144866 <<<That thing.

That looks just about like the locomotive, only the cab lettering was white and it had no dynamics...perhaps a former MoPac maybe? Although I know CP had a few SD40-2's w/o dynamics, hand-me-downs from SOO, so I guess i'll go with the latter.[8D]

[Mookie]

Chris - checked my list and we have seen two fire engine red locomotives - from NREX - # 5637 and # 5693. My book sez they are SD50's. They are really bright. Maybe this is what you saw?

Mook

[UPTRAIN]

The unit I showed was ex-MP, but either the leaser or CP put dynamics on it.

[edblysard]

Chris...
Did you mystery locomotive have a reflective red and white zebra stripe on the side sill?

I have a photo of a Helms HLCX GP38-2, fresh paint, just showed up on the UP down here, still has that new locomotive smell...red on red with the sill stripe.
Email me for the photo...
Ed[:D]