In 1984 the MBTA acquired six GP9s of NP and GN heritage from the Burlington Northern to pull neutered RDCs in Boston commuter service. Ex-BN 1921 headed up an inbound train of Budds on a summer m... (more)

In the mid-1980s the MBTA purchased six GP9s from the Burlington Northern for use on trains of depowered RDCs that did not require locomotive HEP. Still wearing GN green, MBTA 1921, a onetime NP u... (more)

In the early and mid 1980s, the MBTA relied on a lot of secondhand equipment to keep things moving. Former BN/NP GP9 1921 headed up a train of RDC equipment that includes an ex-CP car at the East ... (more)

Getting ready to go to Sommerville with a transfer. This engine will be retired within only a couple of months.

Before the heritage craze...specially painted MBTA GP 9 painted in old B&M scheme. I do not think this locomotive is on the MBTA anymore.