MRL GP9 127 - Locomotive With a History

 

MRL 127 has been pitch hitting for the 109 for the last month. The 109 is in Livingston getting a replacement engine donated from another Geep.

The 127 has undergone a few changes since its life as GN 680, and later BN 1832.

Here she is in full GN regalia. Air tanks on the roof and a steam generator in in the short hood. Photograph by Bernard G. Corbin, collection of Cody White, used with permission, thanks Cody!

Here she is as BN 1832 in Big Sky Blue. She was later painted green and chop nosed by the BN, but retained the torpedo tanks. Also collection of Cody White, photographer unknown.  Go here for a picture of the unit in green: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1203002