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NS 3830

Owner: Norfolk Southern Number:

NS 3830

Built: Nov. 2008 Serial Number:  
Genset History:

NS 3830 (2008-present)

Built at: TMS, Altoona, PA
       
Donor Unit: Norfolk Southern (NS) 3199 (EMD SD40) Built: Dec. 1971
Build No.: 7375-14 Frame No.: 7375-14
Unit History: Southern Railway (SOU) 3199    
  Norfolk Southern (NS) 3199 (Merger)    

 

 
Notes:  
A

Norfolk Southern has ordered a single six-axle genset kit from Railpower. From assorted Railpower press releases and reports. There are rumors that at least one more unit will be produced, but this is not confirmed.

B

Original unit number supplied anonymously with histories from RRPictureArchives. Build date from various sources close to TMS.

C

Following completion at TMS, this unit finally departed Altoona for Conway, PA in late February 2009. From various spottings.

   
Photos:  
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NS 3199 in Altoona, PA prior to conversion to RP20CD. Photo by Jon Hall. Aug. 28, 2007. 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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