Photo By Justin Franz
From Mark Meyer, Montana Railroads Yahoo Group,
"Speaking of ES44 locomotives, some of the six-traction motor variety have replaced the venerable SD40-2s long in service in helper service at Essex. SD40s are being phased out and replaced with more fuel-efficient power, especially during the downturn in business. Two SD40-2s are expected to remain in the Essex area for work train service and may be used as auxiliary helper power as necessary. Helpers for the most part, are only used on eastward stack and merchandise trains."
Summit Crossover, Glacier National Park, October 2008.
Photo By Justin Franz
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