American Motive Power Inc. constructed their own shop switcher from a variety of locomotive parts that were on hand, completing what they jokingly call a SW10.5 in 2008. There is no frame number ... (more)
AMP's shop switcher was NYSW SW9 #120. A new cab, paint and mechanical rebuild, it works on.
American Motive Power's business is booming. In addition to SD60M 8762 and SD70ACe 4843, there are seven other CSX units in for work. AMP's venerable SW14 will be busy.
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