BNSF Train With Willamette And Pacific GP9!

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Caught this on an eastbound in Vancouver, WA. This old GP9 used to be in revenue service on a local shortline in the PNW, and was being shipped to a new owner.

[@844Steamtrain]

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[@OfficialSEIC2K6]

There goes Willamette and Pacific #1801. Its also been bought by BUGX aka DieselMotive Company Inc of Northern California. Idk what they plan to do with #1501 and #1801. I didnt expect DieselMotive Company Inc to return to Portland and Western Railroad and acquire a second one.

[@StudioTemple]

I’m relieved that 1801 wasn’t sent for scrap. This classic locomotive will be missed, but it’s going to a new location. Seen it in Eugene before at least once in my life.

[@poofygoof]

I used to work in Tigard near PNWR tracks and I remember this guy passing through on a regular basis, and once on UP mainline in portland maybe headed down to AER?. Glad to see it's still going and in the classic livery. What's BUGX?

[@844Steamtrain]

BUGX is the new owner that this engine was being shipped to.

[@OfficialSEIC2K6]

BUGX is the reporting mark of DieselMotive Company Inc of Northern California. It's run by a super rich Southern Pacific fan named Noah McCann.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Cool😊

[@TPNWR10]

This train is the H-VAWFRS

[@djtrainman2]

I’m glad I went to albany before it left

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

It’s that an ex SP gp9?

[@844Steamtrain]

Yes

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

@@844Steamtrain no way !!! They should give it to either the CSRM California State Railroad Museum or the Niles Canyon Railway

[@Benthetrainkid]

@@Railfan-uf9mw Rumor has it that it's destined for Oklahoma railway museum (along with PNWR 1501)