Drawing by Stan Lyle
Colorizing by Dan Vaccerella
Built June 1955 by GM's Electric Motor Division
| Builder/Model | EMD GP-9 | Road Number | 1849 | |
| Horsepower | 1750 | Engine Model | 16-567-C | |
| Main Generator | D-12-B | Fuel Tank | 2,200 U.S. gals. | |
| Gear Ratio | 62:15 | Cooling system | 230 gals. | |
| Brake Schedule | 6SL | Bearings | 6 1/2" x 12" Hyatt Roller Bearings | |
| Dynamic Brakes | No | Air Compressor | Gardner-Denver Air Cooled | |
| MU Control | Yes | Weight | 259,100 | |
| Hood Configuration | High short hood forward | Other features | Kim-Hotstart layover heater. Pilot plows | |
| Tractive Effort | 44,000 lbs. continuous | Min/Max Cont. Speed | 12/66 mph | |
| 64,775 lbs. starting | Transition | Automatic | ||
| Wheel Base | 9' | Length | 56'2" | |
| Truck Centers | 31' | Lube Oil | 200 gals. | |
| Sand | 18 cu.ft. | Builder's No | 20310 |
Heritage: Built new as Northern Pacific #223.
renumbered to Burlington Northern #1849 after merger.
Purchased by Chrome Crankshaft in June 1983.
Purchased by Green Mountain Railway in March 1984.
Purchased 4/97.
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