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BNSF NRE 3GS21B 1272

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BNSF 1271

Owner: BNSF Railway Number:

BNSF 1272

Built: March 2008 Serial Number: 058-0127
Unit History: BNSF 1272 (2008-present) Built at: Mt. Vernon, IL

 

 
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 from a builder's plate photo by Mike Kirsch. Build location from on-site accounts by Mark Mautner.

C

Unit photographed in-process at NRE Mt. Vernon at the end of Feb. 2008, and completed at Woodlawn, IL on March 26.

   
Photos:  

Mark Mautner sent us this photo of BNSF 1272 at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shops on Feb 29, 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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