BC Rail 6001




Facts and Figures


Current Number6001
Railway RepresentedBC Rail
BuilderElectro-Motive
Built In1983
Builder's order idC448
Currently in (State)British Columbia
--(Locality)Prince George
Totally out of svc date2004
(Initial retirement date)2001
Car Typelocomotive
-subtypemainline freight
-designationType GF6C
Statusdisplayed inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length68'10"
Width
Height16'10"
Weight398720
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.12
Total HP6000
TrucksEMD HTC
Brakes26LUM (30CDW)
Compressor
ControlThyristor converter
MotorsEMD E88X (6)
Voltage (if not 600DC)50000vAC

Locomotive 6001 on display at PGRFM in 2017
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5045023

Locomotive 6001 on display at PGRFM in 2015
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photo: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5045023



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
BC Rail (British Columbia, North Vancouver)60011983 2004 NO NO
Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum (British Columbia, Prince George)60012004 present YES NO


Additional Media

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Tour of locomotive 6001 from 2017
YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imiHkdX7NEY