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Diesel Locomotive On-going Project |
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Santa Fe's Passenger "U-BOATS", the CGs |
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The introduction of the 2,800-hp U28C six-axle locomotive, coupled with room for steam generator equipment in all "Universal car-bodies in the basic carbody opened the door for replacement of Santa Fe passenger EMD F-units. To this end the Santa Fe prevailed upon G.E. to produce the U28CG. Arriving in 1966, the first (and only) U28CGs sported a simplified "Warbonnet" paint scheme and were numbered 350-359. G.E.'s horsepower increases resulted in another ATSF special order. Installing a non-structural fluted steel cowl body and steam gereating equipment on a U30C frame gave the Santa Fe the U30CGs. These were delivered in 1967 in "Warbonnet" dress, numbered 400-405.
After participating in several derailments, the U28CGs and U30CGs were removed from passenger service. After removal of their steam generator equipment, the CGs were assigned to premier Piggy-Back trains, and in 1969/70 U28GCs were renumbered to the 7900-7905, with U30GSs renumbered to 8000-8005. All later received blue and yellow freight paint.
Division Point is offering both U28CGs and U30CGs in all number series and paint schemes. Contact your dealer (or Division Point) to reserve yours!
| As always, we are indebted to those folks who publish the information and photos we need. We urge you to buy their books and photos. |
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| General Electric U28CG; 2,800-hp FDL-16 engine, 1966 | ||
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| DP-1977: Santa Fe #355 or 358; G.E. U28CG (Series 350-359); simplified "Warbonnet" scheme; with steam generators (as assigned to the "Texas Chief") |  |
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| DP-1978: Santa Fe #7900 or 7906; G.E. U28CG (Series 7900-7905); steam generator removed, assigned to freight service; yellow nose, lettering and striping, square herald | |
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| DP-1979: Santa Fe #7904 or 7905; G.E. U28CG (Series 7900-7905); steam generator removed, assigned to freight service; "Yellowbonnet"scheme | |
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| General Electric U30CG; 3,000-hp FDL-16 engine, 1967 | ||
| DP-2778: Santa Fe #400 or 404; G.E. U30CG (Series 400-06); traditional "Warbonnet" scheme; with steam generators | |
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| DP-2779: Santa Fe #8000 or 8004; G.E. U30CG (Series 8000-06); yellow "cigar band" on blue scheme; steam generators removed for freight service | |
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| DP-2780: Santa Fe #8001 or 8003; G.E. U30CG (Series 8000-06); "yellowbonnet" scheme; steam generators removed for freight service | |
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