EMD E6 AA

[cd]

this falls into the category of a "fantasy" built.

Since I first learned of the MoPac #7100 E6 AA unit, I thought it would seem a proper fit to have one on my G&F as they had so many other rare units. For those of you who aren't familiar, this was an E6 without the rear prime mover. The rear of the unit was converted to a baggage car. This is just a sketch and for some reason my host won't show the larger photo.

public.fotki.com/CDDX1/railroad/miscellaneous/e6a-unit-86.html

[MitchGDRMCo]

So a 1000hp E6?

[cd]

Feb 4, 2013 22:32:39 GMT -5 MitchGDRMCo said:

So a 1000hp E6?

Yes, MoPac used this particular unit for their "Delta Eagle" between  Memphis, TN and Tallulah, LA. It seems that it usually only had two or three cars.

condrenrails.com/MRP/MemphisUnionStation/MP-Memphis-Pass-Pixs.htm

It just seems to be so odd and unique that it would be right at home on the G&F.

[cd]

I know there will be some difference of opinion on this, but I want to remove power from the rear truck to make it operate similarly to the prototype. I have some extra P2K e unit frames and parts, so I think it would be great to modify this model to just have power to the front truck. My trains will be similar in size to the prototype as passenger traffic on the G&F was down to short and/or mixed trains well into the 1950's.

[icghogger]

The use of only one power truck should not be a problem, based on how you will operate the model.