6653 single engine moves south
053 runs south
Date:
10/16/2004
Location:
Spencer, NC
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tim heckman
Locomotives:
NS 6653(SD60)
Author:
tim heckman
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Salibury NC DINA(day in North America rr)
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Joseph Johns
General
This engine was involved in Graniteville train wreck according to a government article.
1/16/2006 12:44:22 PM
Kevin Zettelmeier
General
Yes it was. 6653 was the lead engine of 192 on 1/6/05. It still sits in Augusta with 6593 with a crushed nose.
1/2/2007 5:26:01 PM
David Nutter
General
Nice shot
5/23/2013 12:26:34 AM
Mason Soliday
General
Not anymore, 6593 was scrapped due to a busted frame, and 6653 was never repaired, but was instead rebuilt into an SD60E and renumbered to 6900 and still runs today.
3/13/2022 2:59:14 PM
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