BNSF Swoosh SD60M Renumbering

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BNSF Swoosh SD60M Renumbering

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Does anybody know any information on the Swoosh SD60M's renumbering's? I have noted that 8146 has been renumbered to 1426 and 8199 has been renumbered to 1476. Any information is welcome, Thanks, Matt
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They are all being renumbered to the 1400's to make room for more ES44C4.
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I've also seen pictures of a few that have been equipped with remote control for switching and humping operations.
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I've also seen pictures of a few that have been equipped with remote control for switching and humping operations.
Never thought I would actually see the day when an SD60M would be considered a switcher or hump yard power.... But I am sure somebody said that 30 years ago about SD40-2's
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I've also seen pictures of a few that have been equipped with remote control for switching and humping operations.
Never thought I would actually see the day when an SD60M would be considered a switcher or hump yard power.... But I am sure somebody said that 30 years ago about SD40-2's
Lots of people hated SD40-2's because they were everywhere too...
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