| Owner: | BNSF Railway | Number: | BNSF 1271 |
| Built: | Feb. 2008 | Serial Number: | 058-0126 |
| Unit History: | BNSF 1271 (2008-present) | Built at: | Mt. Vernon, IL |
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| Notes: | |
A |
Unit was from BNSF's fourth genset order, units 1268-1292. Order numbers from various sources close to the BNSF projects. It was mentioned that some of these units would be sent to California for service, but it is not known if this is accurate or not. |
B |
Build date and number confirmed by a plate check by Mark Mautner. Build location from on-site accounts by Mark Mautner. |
C |
Unit headed south to Tulsa on March 9, 2008 in the consist of the H-GALTUL1-09. Expected to be forwarded to Fort Worth. Also in consist was BNSF 1287 and 1291. |
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BNSF 1287, 1271 and 1291 in transit through Webster Grove, MO. March 9, 2008. Photo by Mark Mautner. Click to enlarge. |
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BNSF 1271 in transit through Webster Grove, MO. March 9, 2008. Photo by Mark Mautner. Click to enlarge. |
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The builder's plate on BNSF 1271 at NRE Mt. Vernon. Feb. 29, 2008. Photo by Mark Mautner. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos needed and appreciated. |
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