| Owner: | Pacific Harbor Line | Number: | PHL 80 |
| Built: | Feb. 2008 | Serial Number: | 710942-9 |
| Genset History: | PHL 80 (2008-present) |
Built at: | Mt. Vernon, IL |
| Donor Unit: | NREX 8511 (EMD SD40) | Built: | aprox. May 1968 |
| Build No.: | 33393 | Frame No.: | 710942-9 |
| Unit History: | Mexican National RR (NDM) 8511 | ||
| National Railways of Mexico (FNM) 8511 | |||
| NREX 8511 (lease service) |
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| Notes: | |
A |
Though PHL has announced that they are getting low-emissions single engine locomotives from Motive-Power (see this press release) they didn't say anything about NRE gensets. Nevertheless, news that they were ordering two 3GS21B's and one 3GS21C was reported in the Trains Magazine special "Locomotive 2007" edition. |
B |
PHL 80 is the first 3GS21C. According to reports, it's built on an SD45 frame, with trucks from an SD40-2. Heritage of the donor unit is not known at this time. |
C |
The 3GS21C has six axles and 3 gensets, 2,100 hp total. Dynamic brakes are an option, but the PHL 80 will not have them. The large housing at the back of the hood is where they would go if they were present. From various sources. |
| Photos: | |
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PHL 80 is nearing completion at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shop. Photo by Mark Mautner. Dec. 17, 2007. Click to enlarge. |
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Another shot of PHL 80 at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shop. Photo by Mark Mautner. Jan. 4, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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Progress is being made on PHL 80 at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shop. Photo by Mark Mautner. Jan. 14, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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PHL 80 just about ready to pose for the camera at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shop. Photo by Mark Mautner. Feb. 29, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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A look at the front of PHL 80 at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shop. Photo by Mark Mautner. Feb. 29, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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A close-up of the rear of the long hood of PHL 80 at NRE's Mt. Vernon, IL shop. Photo by Mark Mautner. Feb. 29, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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Mark Mautner finishes his stop by Mt. Vernon on Feb. 29 with a shot of the PHL 80's builder's plate. Feb. 29, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
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A rear 3/4 view of PHL 80 at Mt. Vernon by Mike Mautner. Feb. 29, 2008. Click to enlarge. |
Additional photos needed and appreciated. |
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