With his permission, I am forwarding this from Dave Schauer of the TwinPortsRail Yahoo group. Gordon We are lucky in Duluth to actually still have examples of end-cab BNSF switchers in service (ex-Frisco MP15s 3701 and 3702). They like to couple them nose-to-nose so it is a catch to find one operating sans its sister and in a position to shoot its long hood. Lately 3701 has been the switcher that seems to disappear from the set, probably for some continuing maintenance issue. That has left 3702 by itself for brief periods and this weekend I noticed it was teamed up with a pair of geeps. Yesterday it was trailing upon departure from Rice Point but today it was leading. What I liked is they had the radiator covered with a canvas tarp due to the cold weather, just like the old days! http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=423623 Dave Schauer Duluth, MN
After having been separated for a few months, the "Frisco Sisters" as they are known in Duluth are again back together as seen in this photo taken yesterday by Dave Schauer. How many ex-Frisco units remain on the BNSF roster? Gordon
Almost two years later not only are 3701 and 3702 (SLSF 362-363) still in Duluth (Minnesota), but now they have been joined by SW1500 3411 (SLSF 326) as you will see if you go to the link below. http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=510954 Gordon
