| Owner: | Bunge North America | Number: | BNGX 8001 |
| Built: | Dec. 2008 | Serial Number: | |
| History: | BNGX 8001 (2008-present) | Built at: | Mt. Vernon, IL |
| Donor Unit: | Southern Pacific (SP) 1328 (EMD NW-2E) | Built: | April 1949 |
| Build No.: | 7298 | Frame No.: | E1045-13 |
| Unit History: | SP 1407 (EMD NW2) | ||
| SP 1935 | |||
| SP 1328 (rebuilt to NW2E) | |||
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| Notes: | |
A |
Unit first seen at NRE Mt Vernon, IL in early Jan. 2009. According to NRE's specs, it uses a single Cummins QSK-19 genset, for a 700hp rating. |
B |
Reported by Mark Mautner that the unit is headed Island Park, IA. Bunge is also getting units for Danville, IL (8002); Cairo, IL (8003); and Morristown, IN (8004). This info is confirmed by a press release from Bunge. |
C |
Original unit info from builer's plate photo by Mark Mautner and other frame number checks. SP 1328 reportedly sat in the NRE backlot at Mt. Vernon for over 20 years. Previous unit history from the Unofficial EMD Homepage. |
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Another Mark Mautner photo of BNGX 8001 in Woodlawn, IL. Jan. 3, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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Mark also got a shot of the builder's plate on the 8001 while it was in Woodlawn. Jan. 3, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos needed and appreciated. |
For corrections, questions or to contribute photos, please e-mail me at: potb101@aim.com. Thanks!
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