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POTB 6178, ex-BN
Port of Tillamook Bay 6178

Batterson, OR. Jan., 2003. Photo by Jody Moore
Tillamook, OR. Feb., 2003. Photo by Jody Moore

Reporting Marks: POTB
Model: EMD SD-9 Built: October, 1957
Builder's Num: 23610 Frame Num: 5547-2
Motor: EMD 16-567C Horsepower: 1750
Axles-Powered: 6-6 Comments: Short hood forward. Has dynamic brakes, ditch lights. Also has a single 1200 gallon fuel tank. Aquired as part of a 10 unit lot from BNSF in Dec., 2002. 6BL air brakes. First used Feb. 20, 2003.
History:
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 431  
Burlington Northern 6178 Merger in 1970. Retired in 2002.
Port of Tillamook Bay 6178 Purchased in Dec., 2002 and arrived Jan. 21, 2003.

Facing: Banks

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