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Pioneer Railcorp
101, T6, was built by Alco in March 1958, #83860, as Pennsylvania RR 8427, Class AS-10a. It was renumbered 9847 in 1966 and became Penn Central 9847, Class AS-10a, in 1968. It later became Consolidated Railroad Corp 9847, Class T-6, in April 1976 and was sold to Naporano Iron & Metal as 1000 in June 1976. It was leased to Raritan River Steel Co as L-3 and later sold to Black River & Western as 56. It was then sold to West Jersey RR as 56 in 1994 and then to Vandalia RR as 56 in April 1995. It then was transferred to Pioneer as 101.
1600, GP7u, was built by Electro-Motive in December 1952, #17494, as Clinchfield RR 914. It was rebuilt at Uceta in September 1980 as 4609. It later became Seaboard System 4609 and then was renumbered 1709. It later became CSX Transportation 1709, Class GP-16, and was retired on April 30, 1992. It was sold to Pioneer as Alabama RR 1600 in August 1992, and later became part of the lease fleet.
1601, GP7u, was built by Electro-Motive in December 1951, #14977, as Atlantic Coast Line 233. It became Seaboard Coast Line 853 in July 1967 and was rebuilt at Uceta in December 1980 as 4740. It later became Seaboard System 4740 and was renumbered 1786. It later became CSX 1786, Class GP-16, and was retired on January 13, 1993. It was sold to Pioneer as Alabama RR 1601 in 1993, and later became part of the lease fleet.
1605, GP9u, was built by Electro-Motive in February 1957, #22016, as Chicago & Eastern Illinois 236. It was renumbered 343 in 1967 and transferred to Louisville & Nashville as 543, Class GP-9, in 1969 and later renumbered 2412. It was rebuilt at Uceta as Seaboard Coast Line 4805 in August 1982 and later became Seaboard System 4805. It was later renumbered 1851 and later became CSX Transportation 1851, Class GP-16. It was sold to Pioneer as 1605 in 1993 and later was transferred Alabama & Florida RR as 1605. It later was transferred as Fort Smith RR 1605 and later as Mississippi Central RR 1605.
1610, GP7u, was built by Electro-Motive in September 1950, #11920, as ACL 129. It became SCL 717 in July 1967 and was rebuilt at Uceta as 4720 in May 1980. It became Seaboard System 4720 and was renumbered 1766. It became CSX 1766, Class GP-16, and was retired January 13, 1993. It was sold to Pioneer as Decatur Terminal RR 1766 and later became Decatur Junction RR 1610. It then became Rochelle RR 1610 and later became part of the leasing fleet.
1751, FP9A, was built by General Motors in December 1954, #A636, as Canadian National 6506, Class GPA-17a. It became Via Rail Canada 6505, Class GPA-17a, in March 31, 1978, and later Algoma Central RR 1751 in February 10, 1995. It was sold to Pioneer as 1751 in September 2003.
1755, FP9A, was built by General Motors in May 1957, #A1203, as CNR 6531, Class GPA-17d. It became Via 6531, Class GPA-17d, in March 31, 1978, and later ACRR 1755 in February 20, 1995. It was sold to Pioneer as 1755 in September 2003.
1761, F9B, was built by General Motors in December 1954, #A623, as CNR 6606, Class GPB-17a. It became Via 6606, Class GPB-17a, in March 31, 1978, and later ACRR 1761 in February 20, 1995. It was sold to Pioneer as 1761 on September 2003.
2000, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in May 1960, #25573, as Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe 1100, Class 1100, and became 3100, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in November 1980 to 3000, Class 3000. It was assigned Burlington Northern Santa Fe 2000, Class GP20, and was later sold to Pioneer as 2000.
2001, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in May 1960, #25574, as AT&SF 1101, Class 1100, and became 3101, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in March 1978 to 3001, Class 3000. It was assigned BNSF 2001, Class GP20, and later was retired and sold to Pioneer 2001.
2010, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in July 1960, #25590, as AT&SF 1117, Class 1100, and became 3117, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in October 1977 to 3017, Class 3000, and later became BNSF 2010, Class GP20, as October 1, 1998. It was sold to Pioneer as 2010.
2017, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in August 1961, #26832, as AT&SF 1126, Class 1100, and became 3126, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in March 1981 to 3026, Class 3000, and later became BNSF 2017, Class GP20, on September 23, 1998. It was retired on November 24, 1999, as Pioneer 2017.
2018, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in August 1961, #26834, as AT&SF 1128, Class 1100. In 1970 it was renumbered 3128, Class 3100. It was rebuilt at San Bernardino in September 1978 as 3028, Class 3000. On October 27, 1998, it became BNSF 3018, Class GP20. It was retired on November 24, 1999, and sold to Pioneer for its leasing fleet.
2024, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in September 1961, #26841, as AT&SF 1135, Class 1100, and became 3135, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in May 1979 to 3035, Class 3000, and later became BNSF 2024, Class GP-20, in September 13, 1998. It was retired on November 24, 1999, and sold to Pioneer as 2024.
2029, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in October 1961, #26850, as AT&SF 1144, Class 1100, and became 3144, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in February 1979 to 3044 , Class 3000, and later became BNSF 2029, Class GP20, on April 20, 1998. It was retired and sold as Pioneer as 2029.
2032, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in October 1961, #26853, as AT&SF 1147, Class 1100, and became 3147, Class 3100, in 1970. It was built in April 1979 to 3047, Class 3000, and became BNSF 2032, Class GP20, in October 15, 1998. It was retired on November 24, 1999, and sold to Pioneer Railcorp 2032.
2036, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in October 1961, #26858, as AT&SF 1152, Class 1100,and became 3152, Class 3100, in 1970. It was rebuilt in August 1981 to 3052, Class 3000, and became BNSF 2036, Class GP20, in September 12, 1998. It was retired on January 31, 2000, and sold to Pioneer.
2041, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in November 1961, #26864, as AT&SF 1158, Class 1100, In 1970 it was renumbered 3158, Class 3100. It was rebuilt at San Bernardino in August 1978 as 3058, Class 3000. On September 9, 1998, it became BNSF 2041, Class GP20. It was retired on November 24, 1999, and sold to Pioneer for its leasing fleet.
2047, GP20u, was built by Electro-Motive in December 1961, #26872, as AT&SF 1166, Class 1100. In 1970 it was renumbered 3166, Class 3100. It was rebuilt at San Bernardino in April 1977 as 3066, Class 3000, On June 29, 1998, it became BNSF 2047, Class GP20. It was retired on November 24, 1999, and sold to Pioneer for its lease fleet.
Alabama Railroad
On October 25, 1991, the Alabama Railroad Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pioneer Railcorp, purchased 60 miles of railroad facilities and real estate from CSX Transportation (CSX). The line runs from Flomaton to Corduroy, Alabama, and interchanges with CSX in Flomaton.
1600, GP7u, was built by Electro-Motive in December 1952, #17494, as Clinchfield RR 914. It was rebuilt at Uceta in September 1980 as 4609. It later became Seaboard System 4609 and then was renumbered 1709. It later became CSX Transportation 1709, Class GP-16, and was retired on April 30, 1992. It was sold to Pioneer as Alabama RR 1600 in August 1992, and later became part of the lease fleet.
2179, GP30, was built in December 1962, #27582, as Chesapeake & Ohio 3000, Class MRSE-30. It was reclassified as Class GP-30 in 1964 and rebuilt later as Class GP-30M. It was renumbered 4200 and then became CSX 4200, Class GP-30M. It was sold to Alabama RR as 2179 and later Alabama & Gulf Coast RR 2179.
2180, GP30, was built in September 1963, #28505, as C&O 3029, Class MRSE-30. It was reclassified as Class GP-30 in 1964 and rebuilt later as Class GP-30M. It was renumbered 4223 and then became CSX 4223, Class GP-30M. It was sold to Alabama RR as 2180 and later Alabama & Gulf Coast 2180.
5730, GP7, was built by General Motors in May 1951, #A164, as C&O 5730, Class MRSE-15. It was reclassified Class GP-7 in 1964, and later sold to Alabama RR.
5732, GP7, was built by General Motors in May 1951, #A166, as C&O 5730, Class MRSE-15. It was reclassified Class GP-7 in 1964, and later sold to Alabama RR.
Alabama & Florida RR
1605, GP9u, was built by Electro-Motive in February 1957, #22016, as Chicago & Eastern Illinois 236. It was renumbered 343 in 1967 and transferred to Louisville & Nashville as 543, Class GP-9, in 1969 and later renumbered 2412. It was rebuilt at Uceta as Seaboard Coast Line 4805 in August 1982 and later became Seaboard System 4805. It was later renumbered 1851 and later became CSX Transportation 1851, Class GP-16. It was sold to Pioneer Corp as 1605 in 1993 and later was transferred A&F as 1605. It later was transferred as Fort Smith RR 1605 and later as Mississippi Central RR 1605.
6011, GP-9, was built by Electro-Motive in March 1956, #21489, as Chesapeake & Ohio 6011, Class MRSE-17. It was reclassified in 1964 as Class GP-9 and later sold to A&F as 6011. Under Pioneer Rail it was renumbered 902 and later sold to EconoRail as 6011.
Decatur Junction Ry.
1607, GP9u, was built by Electro-Motive in November 1955, #21522, as Seaboard Air Line RR 1920. It became Seaboard Coast Line 1019 in July 1967 and rebuilt at Uceta in March 1980 as 4620. It then became Seaboard System as 4620 and then renumbered 1720. It then became CSX Transportation 1720, Class GP-16, and then retired on February 19, 1993. It then was sold to Mississippi Central as 1605 and then to DJRy as 1607.
7804, RS3, was built by Alco in August 1952, #80184, as Delaware & Hudson 4094, Class DERS-60. It was reclassified as Class RS-15 in 1959 and later sold to Lamoille Valley Ry as 7804. It was later sold to West Jersey RR as 7804 and then to later DJRR 7804 in May 1995.
Elkhart & Western RR
Construction on the E&W began in 1890 and was completed in 1893. It was built by Dr. Herbert Bucklin, who made his fortune selling salve. Thus the line became known as the "Arnica Salve Line". It was built between Elkhart and Mishawaka to provide competition for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern which had a monopoly on service in Elkhart. In 1898 it was purchased by the LS&MS which became part of the New York Central in 1912. In 1996 the Michigan Southern purchased the remaining 8.9 miles of the line from Conrail and operated it as the E&W Division of MSO. It was later separated from the MSO under Pioneer management.
I don't have roster information on 78, an S2 built by Alco.
Michigan Southern RR
The MSO was formed as a short line in 1986 and took over former NYC trackage between Quincy and White Pigeon, a distance of 48.3 miles. It was acquired by Pioneer from an independent operator.
I don't have roster information on 78, an S2 built by Alco.
466, RS2u, was built by Alco in November 1946, #73645, as Detroit & Mackinac 466. It was rebuilt by Alco in April 1956 and sold to Tuscola & Saginaw Bay as 466 in March 1982. It was resold to MSO in 1991.
Mississippi Central RR
1605, GP9u, was built by Electro-Motive in February 1957, #22016, as Chicago & Eastern Illinois 236. It was renumbered 343 in 1967 and transferred to Louisville & Nashville as 543, Class GP-9, in 1969 and later renumbered 2412. It was rebuilt at Uceta as Seaboard Coast Line 4805 in August 1982 and later became Seaboard System 4805. It was later renumbered 1851 and later became CSX Transportation 1851, Class GP-16. It was sold to Pioneer Corp as 1605 in 1993 and later was transferred Alabama & Florida RR as 1605. It later was transferred as Fort Smith RR 1605 and later as MC 1605.
1607, GP9u, was built by Electro-Motive in November 1955, #21522, as Seaboard Air Line RR 1920. It became Seaboard Coast Line 1019 in July 1967 and rebuilt at Uceta in March 1980 as 4620. It then became Seaboard System as 4620 and then renumbered 1720. It then became CSX Transportation 1720, Class GP-16, and then retired on February 19, 1993. It then was sold to MC as 1605 and then to Decatur Junction Ry as 1607.
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