They were used with SSW GP30's on run through freights between California and Texas. They remained as built until retired, except for SSW #5001, which was the 'prototype' for a rebuilding program, that was deemed uneconomical. #5001, was partially rebuilt in 1976, and was to become GP30E 5020.

A surprising number of rebuilt GP30's received SPSF paint - about 31% of the fleet. Unit 2724 pictured above is an early rebuild (8/81). Later units had the trim piece around the fuel filler removed and the pointed windshield flattened. The unit retains its smoke deflectors, but has lost its air intake shields. Back to Santa Fe Kodachromes

GP30 27 SPSF : GP30 27 BYW2 : BNSF image not available GP30 24 : GP30: builder: EMD date: May63 serial no.: 28098 frame no.: order no.: del BYT2 paint, rnum 3275 Mar-Jul70, rpnt to BYW2 paint aft mid-Jun72, rblt/rnum to GP30u 2775:2 Aug83, rpnt …

The GP30 introduced the positive pressure hood and inertial air filtration system. This systemp sppun the air at a high rate of speed, using centrpetal force to remove dust and particles form the air before the machinery was able to ingest it.

A fleet of CNW GP30 units shortly before their retirement. An SPSF (from the ATSF's portion of the roster) "Kodakchrome" painted GP30. An example of a GP30 diesel operating on the Chessie System

Ted Ellis photographed Santa Fe GP30 2720 glistening in the sun at Mobest (Phoenix, AZ yard) on July 6, 1986. The unit retains its classification lights in the nose and the full complement of intake shields and smoke deflectors on the roof - features …

Santa Fe SPSF GP30 2770 Click for additional information about SPSF-painted GP30's ICC rejection of the SPSF merger application was still a month away when Jerry Jackson photographed GP30 2770 at Fort Madison, IA on June 22, 1986. The unit retains the intake shields and smoke deflectors added when it was rebuilt. Last modified: December 10, 2000

For an SP/SSW GP30, the all important rear light cluster shot from Charles Lange. Delivered in February 1963, they were the same as the SP units, with the exception of the SSW trademark, yellow handrails, stanchions and grab irons.

AT&SF GP30 3224 built June 1962 as 1224, rebuilt to GP30u and SPSF 2724 and then became BNSF 2424, seen in Galesburg, IL on May 8, 1977. Larry Anglund photo 6.

2008年9月21日 · Here's a shot of an SPSF GP-30 I just finished up for my fleet. I also did a GP-35 at the same time for myself. Thought it came out pretty good.