Okay, I do not remember when or where I found this, but I have it as the wallpaper on one of my monitors at work.
With the knowledge on this forum, I'm sure somebody will be able to immediately point out what model this is. In the future, I may be able to also, but not at the moment. What engine model is this and where does it run? Looks like the cab number is 595 if that helps
Thanks,
Mike
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They are obviously GE units, but I have no idea which specific model designation they are. You might go back the source (railroad pictures.net maybe?), and see if the original photographer provided any information as to date, location, and train symbol, etc..
GE B40-8W also called Dash 8-40BW
I'm not exactly sure, but it looks like a B40-8W.
Yep, those are GE Dash 8-40BW locos. The Santa Fe ran these across their entire system, primarily on fast intermodal trains. You could see them in their best glory on Santa Fe's hottest intermodal trains from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Here's one of my favorite Youtube video's showcasing four Dash 8's getting up to speed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfexVm1Hy6Q
No wonder the Dash-8s were replaced with ES44's....lots of exhaust!
Now they are used for road switchers and locals. 
Atlas did a couple of Dash 8-40 BW's
Thanks guys!
Superpower, that video was pretty cool, thanks for sharing.
Mike, any idea what item numbers they are (I'm assuming those are yours in the picture?)
2001 6851 Santa Fe. #502 is 6851-1 probably the same time, but I can't find it on the Atlas website.
6853 BNSF also 2001
Atlas did them again with better electronics 2006
6851-3 and 6851-4
Thanks for the information Mike!
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