Saw the GN #400 SD45? was spotted at the Northtown diesel shop today.[:O] just thought I’d throw that out, got to go to bed.[zzz][zzz][zzz]
That was the first production SD45, but carried the name right up to BN times.
Peter
Wow thats cool.
Does this thing actually roam around on the BNSF?
I thought it was owned by that museum in Duluth, but it gets around–made it to a couple of EMD open houses in the past.
Yes HUSTLE MUSCLE does get around. The reason for the name HUSTLE MUSCLE on the flanks of the locomotive is because of the prime mover. It’s a 20 cylinder 645. The 645 for the engine is the cubic inches in each cylinder. Just like 350 for chevy or 300 for ford. And the GN group owns the SD-45.
There’s a set of Milw Road passenger cars on another track. I suppose it’s pulling those around.?.
It was on lease.
WHAT! Man , if my mom would let me bike down there wthout my friend. AHHHH! But hey, i saw the WC transfer today anyway.
Alec
Difference being that the 350 chevy is the cubes for the entire engine. Oh what I would do for another ford 300 inline six banger. (walk softly and carry a big six) hahaha.
Hustle Muscle? That sounds really good. Gonna add that to my sig. The big Power Stroke Turbo Diesel, AKA Hustle Muscle
Adrianspeeder
The engine was used to run a special last week from Fergus Falls,Mn. to Noorehead< MN. in conjunction withe the Great Northern Historical Society Convention.
Tom
(God Bless the Great Northern)
Yes, GN 400 is the first production SD45 and the fourth SD45 built, the first three were demonstrators 4351-4353. Great to see historic motive power preserved.[8D]
Ok, the MLW cars you see used to be up here in Duluth and have no train air as of July 15.
The Hustle Muscle was up in Duluth on loan for about 4-5 years until we got our NW5 and SD18 running. It can be seen pulling steam fan excursions and usually resides in the Jackson St. roundhouse.
After the merger its identity was taken away but then restored after many requests.
Any more questions just ask.