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Posted by Mitch on February 21, 2012, 8:49 pm, in reply to "Re: B&LE 830 Detail"
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No idea Bob. Does it look similar to what is on #836 in this link?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-1973-RAILROAD-SLIDE-BESSEMER-LAKE-ERIE-836-Albion-PENNSYLVANIA-/130650976248?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6b67aff8
We've discussed before that 835-840, when they arrived in 1971, were leased from the DM&IR. Until around mid-74, they retained their single fuel cell and ballast. They had the leasing stenciling below the forward cab doors. Later they were purchased by the B&LE, the ballasts were removed, and a second fuel cell was added to match the other SD-9's, 7's, and 18's fuel capacity.
Other SD-9's went through this lease then own routine. Were 829-831 in the same boat when they arrived? Not sure, but the overall shape of the stenciling on 830's long hood looks similar to that on 836 that I can definitely confirm is about leasing, though I don't know the exact wording. Todd may be able to help as he some equipment roster details.
Note that by 1976, #838 had the twin fuel cells. There is a picture on the B&LE Pro Board on the Erie Branch in 1973 showing her with the single fuel cell and ballast.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHOTO-NEGATIVE-Railroad-B-LE-838-Wallace-Jct-Pennsylvania-March-1976-/310381497823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48442dcddf
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