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BNSF C44-9W No. 4715

(Requested by leziaeevra).
Requires Halton's GE C40-8W Pack.

BNSF 4715 was built by General Electric in 1997, two years after the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger. She was originally painted in Warbonnet colours, albeit with BNSF markings.

This locomotive is perhaps most well known for her involvement in the Kismet train collision of June 2006. She was one of 11 locomotives involved, and all but one were repaired and put back into service.

For a more detailed explanation on the Kismet incident, I suggest watching this video by Ryan’s Colorado Rail Productions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaOt_nUGUoo

4715 was repainted in BNSF’s H3 livery after repairs were completed, and this locomotive is still in service today. She is now 24 years old.

Image Source:

4715 after the derailment
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2344358

4715 in H3 colours
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5542669