F7A LOCOMOTIVE 576: NEW BATTERIES AND BULBS MARK STEP TOWARDS RETURN

August 14, 2023

Locomotive 576 Undergoes Major Update with New Batteries and Lights

F7A Locomotive 576: New Batteries and Bulbs Mark Step Towards Return

Vintage Locomotive 576 Poised to Become Oldest Operating Diesel Engine in Collection

A New Era for Locomotive 576: Restoration Progress Continues

Revitalizing a Legend: Locomotive 576 Gets New Batteries and Light Bulbs

1949-Built Locomotive 576 Nears Return to Service with Essential Upgrades

Last week, new batteries were installed in F7A locomotive 576, and the engine had all accessible light bulbs replaced. As a result, another major step in the locomotive’s return to service was accomplished.

Once returned to service, the 576 will dethrone the 710 as the oldest operating diesel locomotive in our collection, as it was built in July of 1949, while 710 was built slightly more than a year later in September of 1950.