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4/21/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Southern
Model:EMD FP7ABuilt As:CNOTP 6147 (FP7A)
Serial Number:12343Order No:6144
Frame Number:6144-A8Built:11/1950
Other locos with this serial:  SOU 6147(FP7A) SOU 3499(FP7A) NEWG 3499(FP7A) SMPX 6147(FP7A) SMPX 3499(FP7A)
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SOU 6147
Title:  SOU 6147
Description:  5.24.1981 Southern's Charlotte, NC engine terminal. On the day before (Saturday),the SOU 6147 FP7A and its mate SOU 6141 had taken a round-trip excision from Charlotte to Asheville that I rode with my nephew. Later in the day that I shot this the pair would do a one-way movement to Greensboro to reposition their passenger consist for upcoming excursions in Virginia. SOU 6147 B/D 11/50, BN 12343. 58:19 gearing. Re# 3499 12/6/1983. Retired 4/20/1988. Shortly after sold to New Georgia RR.
Photo Date:  5/24/1981  Upload Date: 12/27/2022 2:02:11 PM
Location:  Charlotte, NC
Author:  Lee Herbert
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Locomotives:  SOU 6147(FP7A)
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SOU 6147
Title:  SOU 6147
Description:  11.10.1983 Southern's Simpson Yard's Engine Terminal. SOU 6147 laying over for the upcoming Jacksonville to Valdosta steam excursion with the S&A 750. The Suwanee Steam Special was a tradition during the 80's sponsored by the North Florida Chapter of the NRHS. SOU 6147 B/D 11/50, BN 12343. 58:19 gearing. Re# 3499 12/6/1983. Retired 4/20/1988. Shortly after sold to New Georgia RR.
Photo Date:  11/10/1983  Upload Date: 12/18/2023 8:04:57 PM
Location:  Jacksonville, FL
Author:  Lee Herbert
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Locomotives:  SOU 6147(FP7A)
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