Different phases of BNSF C44-9W's...

[wongsing]

Hey everyone, I am in the process of building a couple BNSF dash 9 using a few late shells but had a really important question. As most of you know, there are different "phases" of locomotives as they evolve to better meet the needs of the railroad or to improve on the current product. This being said though, does anyone know how many phases of the dash 9 (9-44CW) that BNSF has owned? I had come across a website sometime ago that all of the phases that they owned were discussed but I can't seem to find it now. Anyone that may have any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Things like recessed vs. top fill sand filler hatches, upper or lower mounted air reservoir tanks, and even grab iron locations make a world of difference when you're spending alot of time on a model and you'd like it to be right. Any help would be appreciated on this...I'd love to start showing pics of where I am so far!

-Richard Wongsing

[diesel]

hey Richard,

I've never seen that site, if you come across it I'd be interested to have the link. I did find this, but it doesn't have phase info either!

www.thedieselshop.us/GE_Dash9.HTML

[c415rock]

Hi Richard,

Try this site it looks like there are a few items about the dash 9 on there.

www.qstation.org/bnsfresource.html

But here is the site I think you were talking about.

modelrailroadtips.com/index.php?op=Articles;article=68

Erik

[diesel]

Thanks Erik!