Photos of the 1776 in service will be welcomed once it is on the road.
WE 6356 was rebuilt at the
W&LE Brewster Locomotive Shop and was repainted
in this special red, white, blue, black, and gold scheme and was renumbered
WE 1776 to celebrate 250 years of American independence. These photos were taken
on June 20, 2025 prior to the unit being completed and released back into service.
Unit as WE 6356 prior to rebuilding and repainting: