IC 8801

This loco was built in 3/1953 with EMD serial number 17716. She was built as a passenger locomotive, model GP7. She featured a steam generator, rooftop air resevoirs and dual controls.

She was involved in a accident around October 1967 near Edwards, MS which left her on her side off the rails but did not prove to be fatal.

She was rebuilt in 5/1971 by IC's Paducah, KY shops as IC 8269, model GP10

 

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