auto-train Locomotive #4009 was the last of auto-train's second batch of road locomotives -- a U36B built by GE in December 1972 (builder's number 38748) to specifications of the SCL. Image: Stan Jackowski |
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Like the other auto-train locomotives, 4009 was eventually scrapped. After its time on the auto-train, the locomotive went into storage at Oelwein, Iowa where it sat awating a buyer that never came. The locomotive was cut up on-site in 1984-85. Image: Harv Kahn, Dec 30, 1975, Lorton, VA |
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Image: Harv Kahn, Dec 30, 1975, Lorton, VA |
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For a time in the mid 1970s, auto-train was the official sponsor of the Walt Disney World Railroad in Orlando, FL. Tying in for promotion, auto-train #4009 was given a smiley face and a big red bowtie. Image: Guy Wicksall of Geneva NY, via Paul Ilacqua and Chelsea White's "auto-train Yahoo! Group". |
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Image: Guy Wicksall of Geneva NY, via Paul Ilacqua and Chelsea White's "auto-train Yahoo! Group". |
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While auto-train was the sponsor of the Walt Disney World Railroad, their excursion cars sported auto-train drumheads (tail heralds). Image: Courtesy of Ebay Store / "knivesandcollectables" 2015 |
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