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MARC HEP/CC (F7A) No. 7100 |
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Photographer: |
Date taken: |
Location: |
Tom Rinehart |
July 8, 1997 |
Rockville, MD |
Locomotive Specifications:
Model: HEP/CC or ACPU
Engine: none
Cummins HEP generator
Builder History:
Original model and date built: EMD F7A, February, 1951
Builder number: 12655
Date remanufactured: April, 1981 by MK Rail, Boise, ID
Previous Names and Numbers:
Original owner: B&O 293A
ex-B&O 4553 - photo from
Clint Chamberlin's B&O Photo Roster
Notes:
This control cab/HEP unit was built from F7A locomotive and still outwardly appears as one. It does not have a prime mover and only supplies HEP. MARC documents this unit as a locomotive for consistancy purposes.
Sources of Information:
MARC Passenger Car Roster by Joshua Moldover.
Surviving F Units List by Andrew Toppan.
Last updated:
02/18/2000
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