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The locomotive had manufactured in April 1959 by the [[Electro-Motive Diesel|Electro-Motive Division (EMD)]] and it had started its life as Southern Pacific GP9 #5830 and was originally painted in the Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" paint scheme.<ref name=":0" />
The locomotive had manufactured in April 1959 by the [[Electro-Motive Diesel|Electro-Motive Division (EMD)]] and it had started its life as Southern Pacific GP9 #5830 and was originally painted in the Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" paint scheme.<ref name=":0" />


Then in 1965, the #5830 was renumbered to #3693 and repainted into the Southern Pacific's "Bloody Nose" paint scheme.<ref name=":0" /> In September 1977, #5830 went through the Southern Pacific’s own rebuild program known as the General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (G.R.I.P) where it was converted into a GP9R, and it re-entered active service on the [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company]] as #3855 that same year in 1977.<ref name=":0" />
Then in 1965, the #5830 was renumbered to #3693 and repainted into the Southern Pacific's "Bloody Nose" paint scheme. In September 1977, #5830 went through the Southern Pacific’s own rebuild program known as the General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (G.R.I.P) where it was converted into a GP9R, and it re-entered active service on the [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company]] as #3855 that same year in 1977.<ref name=":0" />


=== 1st retirement and preservation ===
=== 1st retirement and preservation ===
Southern Pacific GP9R #3855 was officially retired from active service on the [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company]] in 1995 and it was later purchased by the [[Willamette and Pacific Railroad|Willamette and Pacific Railroad (W&P)]] that same year in 1995 where it was repainted back into the Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" paint scheme and renumbered to #1801 by the W&P.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" />
Southern Pacific GP9R #3855 was officially retired from active service on the [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company]] in 1995 and it was later purchased by the [[Willamette and Pacific Railroad|Willamette and Pacific Railroad (W&P)]] that same year in 1995 where it was repainted back into the Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" paint scheme and renumbered to #1801 by the W&P.<ref name=":4" />


When the [[Willamette and Pacific Railroad]] had became part of the [[Portland and Western Railroad|Portland and Western Railroad (PNWR)]],<ref name=":4" /> 1801 had kept its number and its SP "Black Widow" paint scheme, where it had became the only GP9 locomotive on the Portland and Western to ever retain its original [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company|Southern Pacific]] colours.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" />
When the [[Willamette and Pacific Railroad]] had became part of the [[Portland and Western Railroad|Portland and Western Railroad (PNWR)]], 1801 had kept its number and its SP "Black Widow" paint scheme, where it had became the only GP9 locomotive on the Portland and Western to ever retain its original [[Southern Pacific Transportation Company|Southern Pacific]] colours.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" />


=== 2nd retirement and current status ===
=== 2nd retirement and current status ===
As of today, Portland and Western #1801, along with other locomotives #1803, #1852, and #1854 have been sidelined due to [[Genesee & Wyoming|Genesee and Wyoming]]'s EPA scandal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 27, 2023 |title=G&W locomotives to scrap or upgrade per EPA decree in 2023 |work=www.trains.com |url=https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/gw-locomotives-to-scrap-or-upgrade-per-epa-decree-in-2023/ |access-date=2023-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Franz |first=Justin |date=2023-01-31 |title=First, Second Generation G&W Locomotives Likely To Be Scrapped In Deal With Feds |url=https://railfan.com/first-second-generation-gw-locomotives-likely-to-be-scrapped-in-deal-with-feds/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Railfan & Railroad Magazine |language=en-CA}}</ref>
As of today, Portland and Western #1801, along with other locomotives #1803, #1852, and #1854 have been sidelined due to [[Genesee & Wyoming|Genesee and Wyoming]]'s EPA emissions scandal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 27, 2023 |title=G&W locomotives to scrap or upgrade per EPA decree in 2023 |work=www.trains.com |url=https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/gw-locomotives-to-scrap-or-upgrade-per-epa-decree-in-2023/ |access-date=2023-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Franz |first=Justin |date=2023-01-31 |title=First, Second Generation G&W Locomotives Likely To Be Scrapped In Deal With Feds |language=en-CA |website=Railfan & Railroad Magazine |url=https://railfan.com/first-second-generation-gw-locomotives-likely-to-be-scrapped-in-deal-with-feds/ |access-date=2023-11-17}}</ref> However, it is likely that the #1801 along with #1803, #1852, and #1854 will be parked at the date of their 90-day FRA mandated inspection respectively, however, #1801 will be next in the inspection after the 90-day FRA mandated inspection is done on PNWR SD9E locomotive #1852.<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 05:22, 18 November 2023


Portland and Western 1801
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderGeneral Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Order number5595
Serial number25130
ModelEMD GP9
EMD GP9R
Build dateApril 1959
Rebuild dateSeptember 1977
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
TrucksEMD Blomberg B
Wheel diameter40 in (1.016 m)
Minimum curve21° (273 ft (83.21 m) radius)
Wheelbase40 ft (12.19 m)
Length56 ft 2 in (17.12 m)
Width10 ft 3+12 in (3.14 m)
Height15 ft 12 in (4.58 m)
Loco weight259,500 lb (117,700 kg)
Fuel capacity1,100 US gal (4,200 L; 920 imp gal)
Prime moverEMD 16-567C
RPM range835 max
Engine typeV16 Two-stroke diesel
AspirationRoots blower
Displacement9,072 cu in (148.66 L)
GeneratorEMD D-12-B
Traction motors(4) EMD D-37-B
Cylinders16
Cylinder size8+12 in × 10 in (216 mm × 254 mm)
Performance figures
Maximum speed65 mph (105 km/h)
Power output1,750 hp (1.30 MW)
Tractive effort64,750 lbf (288.0 kN)
Career
OperatorsSouthern Pacific Transportation Company
Willamette and Pacific Railroad
Portland and Western Railroad
Retired1995 (Southern Pacific)
DispositionSidelined

Portland and Western 1801 is an EMD GP9/EMD GP9R that was built by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) originally for the Southern Pacific Transportation Company in April 1959.[1][2]

History

Construction, delivery and revenue service

The locomotive had manufactured in April 1959 by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) and it had started its life as Southern Pacific GP9 #5830 and was originally painted in the Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" paint scheme.[1]

Then in 1965, the #5830 was renumbered to #3693 and repainted into the Southern Pacific's "Bloody Nose" paint scheme. In September 1977, #5830 went through the Southern Pacific’s own rebuild program known as the General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (G.R.I.P) where it was converted into a GP9R, and it re-entered active service on the Southern Pacific Transportation Company as #3855 that same year in 1977.[1]

1st retirement and preservation

Southern Pacific GP9R #3855 was officially retired from active service on the Southern Pacific Transportation Company in 1995 and it was later purchased by the Willamette and Pacific Railroad (W&P) that same year in 1995 where it was repainted back into the Southern Pacific's "Black Widow" paint scheme and renumbered to #1801 by the W&P.[2]

When the Willamette and Pacific Railroad had became part of the Portland and Western Railroad (PNWR), 1801 had kept its number and its SP "Black Widow" paint scheme, where it had became the only GP9 locomotive on the Portland and Western to ever retain its original Southern Pacific colours.[1][2]

2nd retirement and current status

As of today, Portland and Western #1801, along with other locomotives #1803, #1852, and #1854 have been sidelined due to Genesee and Wyoming's EPA emissions scandal.[3][4] However, it is likely that the #1801 along with #1803, #1852, and #1854 will be parked at the date of their 90-day FRA mandated inspection respectively, however, #1801 will be next in the inspection after the 90-day FRA mandated inspection is done on PNWR SD9E locomotive #1852.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Zadeh, Joseph (2023-09-12). "Final days for Portland & Western's classic SP power". www.trains.com. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Portland & Western". www.thedieselshop.us. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  3. ^ "G&W locomotives to scrap or upgrade per EPA decree in 2023". www.trains.com. January 27, 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  4. ^ Franz, Justin (2023-01-31). "First, Second Generation G&W Locomotives Likely To Be Scrapped In Deal With Feds". Railfan & Railroad Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-17.

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