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NORFOLK SOUTHERN
DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE ROSTER

Brookville/NS BP4 #999

1 Unit - Currently in storage

 

This roster compiled and maintained by Chris R. Toth. 
Roster last updated on March 17, 2011

 


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Road No.

 Original NS Subsidiary Build Date Order No. Builder No. Built By

Locomotive Used for Frame

 Notes
999 NS 08-2009 -- -- NS NS EMD GP38 2911/CR/PC 7732 Unit currently stored, but still on the active roster. 


General Info

NS Model Designation = BP4
Horsepower = 1,350
Fuel Tank Capacity = 0
Dynamic Braking = See below
Cab Signals = No
LSL (Locomotive Speed Limiter) = No

Equipped with EMD Blomberg type-B  trucks.

Unit is equipped with an electric parking brake.

Unit is totally battery powered.

Unit is painted in special green, white and black scheme.

Unit equipped for regenerative dynamic braking, which converts excess energy
for use in battery charging.

Unit assembled by NS Juniata Locomotive Shop from parts supplied by 
Brookville Equipment Corporation, using the frame of former NS EMD GP38.

 


 

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