The O&W F-3s made me think of this railroad, the Sacramento Northern. After the O&W went out of business the SN bought two F-3s for use on Santa Fe trackage rights. Because the SN was owned by Western Pacific they were painted in WP colors, but SN lettering.
Great photos everyone.
That may be the first CSX F3 I've ever seen. Do you know if they are rare or used only in particular regions? Thanks for sharing.
That may be the first CSX F3 I've ever seen. Do you know if they are rare or used only in particular regions? Thanks for sharing.
CSX retired them long ago. The C&O 8016 unit shown above was formerly CSX 116
A Reading F7A's:
Isn't this an FP-7? it has the extra space behind the first porthole. Doesn't the Reading T&HS have some restored FP-7s?
A Reading F7A's:
Isn't this an FP-7? it has the extra space behind the first porthole. Doesn't the Reading T&HS have some restored FP-7s?
Now for something from Down South. The Aberdeen and Rockfish ran from Aberdeen to Fayetteville NC. The had two F units, the 200 and 201. They were of different phases, the 200 was a F3 Phase 1 while the 201 was a Phase 4 F3, also known as a F5. The 201 was sold to the RF&P in 1952 to become their 1111. It was replaced by GP-7 205.
Here is a well faded view of the 200 in service. Photographed by Warren Calloway in Raeford, NC, date unknown. The 200 was traded to EMD to acquire the 300, a GP18 in 1963.
Can't you imagine switching a short line on a daily basis with an F3?
Both left and right side hot water cab heaters roaring at full speed.
After many years, I still must admit: There's few things in life I enjoy more than sitting in a warm, comfy cab (i.e. one with GOOD heaters) on a butt-cold, dark overcast and snowy day, sippin' on a hot cup of coffee, and doin' my thing twiddlin' sticks.
I do hope you'll pardon the slight off-topic pic below, but it so apply illustrates what I'm talking about. (Note: This was before using electronic devices onboard were outlawed.)
And now, one that is definitely ON topic:
For some strange reason, I find pictures of junky looking engines "interesting". I enjoy weathering models, and I think that has something to do with it, but to see a prototype IN USE that is, well... junky... sort of gets my attention for some reason!
Along that train of thought, even a junky F cannot take from the classic lines EMD came up with for their F unit models.
Now, HERE'S some JUNK!
Here's an F7 with a particularly interesting appearance. This is the SOO 2228-A which lost its upper headlight due to wreck damage. After looking at this unit, I believe it's safe to say the builder's designers knew what they doing when they placed the headlight in the upper position.
Bob
This Soo Line F7 reminds me of the Nohab diesels built in Europe. Many were built without the upper headlight like this one
However, others were built with the upper headlight, while more "normal." Here's a bunch which are at a museum, including one two-light unit.
Stuart
Great photos of very colorful F units 
Seaboard had only a handful of F3As with different phases. Look at the different fans on top and the chicken screen on the sides:
The first page of the thread has been edited to list the names of forum members who took the time to post photos in this thread--thanks to all!
NP F7A units with B units that don't have the center porthole:
And these are F9's for the North Coast Limited:
NP F7A units with B units that don't have the center porthole:
And these are F9's for the North Coast Limited:
According to railpictures.net, the source of the photo, it was St. Paul, MN in 1964.
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