In no particular hurry, Santa Fe’s 81 rambles along the Joint Line north of Castle Rock with La Junta-Denver train 28. Beneath the E8 carbody is a bit of diesel history: The 81 began life in 1937 as EMC E1A 4, a member of the road’s pioneering passenger fleet. In 1952, it was sent off for rebuilding to EMC-successor EMD, emerging as the 81L (L for ”lead”). Aside from the trucks and GE main generators, very little of the original remains, and because of the limited capacity of the original generators, the new engines were rated at 2000 rather than the standard 2250hp. Hence the M in E8M.
Photos of North America's favorite First Generation locomotives. EMD, ALCO, Baldwin; essentially anything that represents the OG wide cab diesel locomotive
The Santa Fe's warbonnet paint scheme on passenger diesel locomotives was one of the most iconic in railroading. It appealed to travelers and modellers alike, and helped brand Santa Fe all the way from Chicago to California and Texas.
Not
just heritage schemes, not just commemorative schemes - this album is devoted to some of the world's most interesting paint schemes, past or present.
