Baldwin "VO-1000" Locomotives: Specs, Roster, Data Sheet
Last revised: December 31, 2024
By: Adam Burns
The VO-1000 was Baldwin's most popular diesel locomotive. Including the later DS-4-4-1000, Baldwin, old more than 1,000 examples.
Most sales of the VO-1000 went to large Class I railroads. However, the diesel also found a market with the industries and smaller railroads looking to fill their power needs.
Today, the VO-1000 is the best preserved Baldwin diesel, as more than a half-dozen can be found at museums around the country. Additionally, B&O #412 owned by the United Railroad Historical Society is leased out to short line SMS Lines for revenue freight service.
Photos
Overview
Baldwin released its VO-1000 while the less powerful VO-660 was in production. The designations behind Baldwin's switchers included engine type (the VO was a diesel engine built by De La Vergne who supplied many prime movers for Baldwin over the years) and horsepower.
Baldwin would later change this early classification system into a complex set of numbers, letters, and dashes before finally settling on the Standard Line designations beginning in 1950.
In any event, if Baldwin had ever shown as much interest in main line diesel locomotives (where the real money was to be made) as it did its early switcher designs the company would surely have survived much longer or perhaps still even be in business today.
Union Pacific VO-1000 'DS1200.' Location and date not recorded (likely 1950s). American-Rails.com collection.The VO-1000 entered production three years after Baldwin's first VO-660 was completed (1936).
The more powerful variant was a bit longer than models being released by Alco and EMC at 48 feet. However, it carried the classic look that would come to define switcher models, an end cab that was wider and taller than the leading long hood to give crews maximum visibility.
St. Louis-San Francisco VO-1000 #232 was photographed here at the engine terminal in Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1967. The Frisco acquired a fairly large fleet of these switchers, 38 in all. Mac Owen photo. American-Rails.com collection.The VO-1000 used a four-axle, B-B truck setup and featured internal components almost exclusively from Westinghouse (the two companies had worked well together for many years dating back to the late 19th century in collaborating to build electric locomotives).
While the model did not feature dynamic braking or turbocharging it did offer excellent tractive effort; 60,000 pounds starting and 34,000 pounds continuous (a trait not lost on railroads).
The switchers proved quite versatile in light duty service such as branch line and yard work. It also made them marketable for industrial applications where many were also purchased. When production ended on the VO-1000 just after World War II, nearly 550 had rolled out of Eddystone.
Designation
For historical reference, Baldwin technically never classified the model as the "VO-1000." As Brian Solomon notes in his book, "Baldwin Locomotives," this was another railfan designation coined later to identify these early switchers. In truth, Baldwin never gave its first production switcher line any name at all, only listing them by their horsepower rating.
Data Sheet and Specifications
Early Variants
| Entered Production | 12/2/1939 (Santa Fe #2201) |
| Years Produced | 12/2/1939-3/1940 |
| Baldwin Class | 8-DE-1000/1 E:0-4-4-0 1000/1 E |
| Engine | VO, 6-Cylinder In-Line |
| Engine Builder | De La Vergne |
| Horsepower | 1000 |
| RPM | 625 |
| Carbody Styling | Baldwin |
| Length (Between Coupler Pulling Faces) | 48' |
| Weight | 240,000 Lbs. |
| Height (Top Of Rail To Top Of Cab) | 14' 6" |
| Width | 10' |
| Trucks | B-B |
| Truck Type | Batz |
| Truck Wheelbase | 8' 4" |
| Wheel Size | 40" |
| Traction Motors | 367 (4), Westinghouse |
| Traction Generator | 486H2, Westinghouse |
| Auxiliary Generator | YG30C, Westinghouse |
| Gear Ratio | 16:59 |
| Tractive Effort Rating | 33,600 Lbs at 8.3 MPH. |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH |
Later Variants
| Entered Production | 8/17/1940 (Reading #80) |
| Years Produced | 8/17/1940-7/16/1946 |
| Baldwin Class | 0-4-4-0 1000/1 E |
| Engine | VO, 6-Cylinder In-Line |
| Engine Builder | De La Vergne |
| Horsepower | 1000 |
| RPM | 625 |
| Carbody Styling | Baldwin |
| Length (Between Coupler Pulling Faces) | 48' |
| Weight | 240,000 Lbs. |
| Height (Top Of Rail To Top Of Cab) | 14' 6" |
| Width | 10' |
| Trucks | B-B |
| Truck Type | GSC Rigid Bolster, Drop-Side Equalizer |
| Truck Wheelbase | 8' |
| Wheel Size | 40" |
| Traction Motors | 362B (4), Westinghouse |
| Traction Generator | 487H2, Westinghouse |
| Auxiliary Generator | YG30C, Westinghouse |
| Gear Ratio | 16:76 |
| Tractive Effort Rating | 33,600 Lbs at 8.3 MPH. |
| Top Speed | 45 MPH |
Production Rosters
Total Built = 548
Early Variants
| Owner | Road Number | Baldwin Serial Number | Construction Number | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2201 | 1 | 62302 | 12/2/1939 |
| Missouri Pacific | 9103** | 2 | 62301 | 11/17/1939 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2202 | 3 | 62303 | 12/12/1939 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2203 | 4 | 62304 | 11/23/1939 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2204 | 5 | 62305 | 1/12/1940 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2205 | 6 | 62306 | 2/3/1940 |
| Baldwin | 307 (Became Spokane, Portland & Seattle #30) | 7 | 62307 | 2/4/1940 |
| Spokane, Portland & Seattle | 30 (Ex-Demo #307)* | 7 | 62307 | 11/14/1940 (Acquisition date) |
| Baldwin | 332 (Became Spokane, Portland & Seattle #31) | 8 | 62332 | 2/24/1940 |
| Spokane, Portland & Seattle | 31 (Ex-Demo #332) | 8 | 62332 | 11/14/1940 (Acquisition date) |
| Baldwin | 333 (Became Central of Georgia #22) | 9 | 62333 | 3/1940 |
| Central of Georgia | 22 | 9 | 62333 | 10/19/1940 (Acquisition date) |
| Baldwin | 334** | 10 | 62334 | 3/1940 |
The above information pertains to the initial VO-1000's built, which included Baldwin serial numbers 1-10.
Beginning with serial #8 (demonstrator #332), Baldwin changed the classification system from 8-DE-1000/1 E to 0-4-4-0 1000/1 DE. This change occurred in August, 1939.
Baldwin's original classification system: 8-DE-1000/1 E
- 8 = Total number of wheels
- DE = Diesel-Electric
- 1000/1 = One 1000 HP engine
- E = 4 pairs of driving wheels
Baldwin's updated classification system: 0-4-4-0 1000/1 E
- 0-4-4-0 = Whyte Notation
- 1000/1 = One 1000 HP engine
- E = 4 pairs of driving wheels
* Upon sale to the SP&S, this locomotive's Batz trucks were replaced with General Steel Castings Corporations' rigid bolster, drop-size equalizer trucks.
** Sold to the Minneapolis & St. Louis on July 24, 1940 and became M&StL #D340. It was traded to Baldwin for a new VO-1000 (serial #385) on November 17, 1944. Demonstrator #334 subsequently became Eddystone plant switcher #300.
Macon, Dublin & Savannah Railroad VO-1000 #1000 (built new for the company in 1942) basks in the sun outside the engine shop at Macon, Georgia on February 18, 1956. Two years later the MD&S was acquired by the Seaboard Air Line. Warren Calloway photo (colorized).Later Variants
| Owner | Road Number | Baldwin Serial Number | Construction Number | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 80 | 11 | 62402 | 8/17/1940 |
| Reading | 81 | 12 | 62403 | 9/2/1940 |
| Union Railroad | 500 | 13 | 62404 | 10/3/1940 |
| Union Railroad | 501 | 14 | 62405 | 10/3/1940 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1680 | 15 | 62406 | 10/31/1940 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1681 | 16 | 62407 | 11/9/1940 |
| Patapsco & Back Rivers | 70 | 17 | 62408 | 10/25/1940 |
| Patapsco & Back Rivers | 71 | 18 | 62409 | 12/26/1940 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 475 | 19 | 62410 | 1/10/1941 |
| Iowa Ordnance Depot | 1-120 | 20 | 62411 | 5/29/1941 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 907 | 21 | 62419 | 7/26/1941 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 908 | 22 | 62420 | 8/31/1941 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 909 | 23 | 62421 | 8/30/1941 |
| Northern Pacific | 109 | 24 | 62503 | 6/13/1941 |
| Northern Pacific | 110 | 25 | 62504 | 6/28/1941 |
| Patapsco & Back Rivers | 72 | 26 | 62505 | 8/29/1941 |
| Southern Pacific | 1320 | 27 | 62506 | 7/6/1941 |
| Southern Pacific | 1321 | 28 | 62507 | 7/6/1941 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2206 | 29 | 62535 | 6/11/1941 |
| Southern Pacific | 1322 | 30 | 64198 | 7/18/1941 |
| Southern Pacific | 1323 | 31 | 64199 | 7/18/1941 |
| Southern Pacific | 1324 | 32 | 64200 | 7/21/1941 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 591 | 33 | 64201 | 8/2/1941 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 592 | 34 | 64202 | 8/5/1941 |
| Union Railroad | 502 | 35 | 64203 | 8/6/1941 |
| Union Railroad | 503 | 36 | 64204 | 8/8/1941 |
| Union Railroad | 504 | 37 | 64205 | 8/14/1941 |
| Union Railroad | 505 | 38 | 64206 | 8/22/1941 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 476 | 39 | 64207 | 9/5/1941 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 477 | 40 | 64208 | 9/16/1941 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1400 | 41 | 64209 | 9/20/1941 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 55 | 42 | 64210 | 10/7/1941 |
| Great Northern | 132 | 43 | 64211 | 10/31/1941 |
| Great Northern | 133 | 44 | 64212 | 10/24/1941 |
| Southern Railway | DS2205 | 45 | 64255 | 11/2/1941 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1401 | 46 | 64256 | 11/2/1941 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1402 | 47 | 64257 | 11/7/1941 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco | 200 | 48 | 64258 | 11/23/1941 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco | 201 | 49 | 64259 | 12/9/1941 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco | 202 | 50 | 64260 | 12/9/1941 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco | 203 | 51 | 64261 | 1/9/1942 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco | 204 | 52 | 64262 | 12/15/1941 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 593 | 53 | 64263 | 12/23/1941 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 594 | 54 | 64264 | 1/10/1941 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 595 | 55 | 64265 | 1/13/1942 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 606 | 56 | 64266 | 1/2/1942 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 607 | 57 | 64267 | 1/2/1942 |
| Chicago Short Line | 100 | 58 | 64268 | 1/23/1942 |
| Southern Pacific | 1325 | 59 | 64269 | 3/14/1942 |
| Southern Pacific | 1326 | 60 | 64270 | 3/14/1942 |
| Southern Pacific | 1327 | 61 | 64271 | 3/14/1942 |
| Southern Pacific | 1328 | 62 | 64272 | 3/14/1942 |
| Southern Pacific | 1329 | 63 | 64273 | 3/14/1942 |
| Litchfield & Madison | 100 | 64 | 64274 | 2/25/1942 |
| Macon, Dublin & Savannah | 1000 | 65 | 64275 | 2/20/1942 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 910 | 66 | 64276 | 3/21/1942 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 911 | 67 | 64277 | 3/25/1942 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 912 | 68 | 64278 | 4/2/1942 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 913 | 69 | 64279 | 4/8/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7453 | 70 | 64407 | 7/1/1942 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 914 | 71 | 64408 | 7/30/1942 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 915 | 72 | 64409 | 7/25/1942 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1000 | 73 | 64410 | 7/10/1942 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 205 | 74 | 64411 | 7/6/1942 |
| Belt Railway of Chicago | 401 | 75 | 64412 | 7/30/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7454 | 76 | 64413 | 7/26/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7455 | 77 | 64414 | 8/4/1942 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 608 | 78 | 64415 | 8/10/1942 |
| Patapsco & Back Rivers | 73 | 79 | 64416 | 8/8/1942 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 609 | 80 | 64417 | 8/20/1942 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 596 | 81 | 64418 | 8/22/1942 |
| Kentucky & Indiana Terminal | 44 | 82 | 64419 | 8/25/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7456 | 83 | 64420 | 8/27/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7457 | 84 | 64421 | 8/31/1942 |
| U.S. Navy | 5 | 85 | 64422 | 9/11/1942 |
| U.S. Navy | 6 | 86 | 64423 | 9/11/1942 |
| Kentucky & Indiana Terminal | 45 | 87 | 64424 | 10/3/1942 |
| Wabash | 300 | 88 | 64425 | 9/29/1942 |
| Spokane, Portland & Seattle | 32 | 89 | 64426 | 10/12/1942 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1001 | 90 | 64427 | 10/9/1942 |
| Northern Pacific | 111 | 91 | 64428 | 10/17/1942 |
| Northern Pacific | 112 | 92 | 64429 | 10/16/1942 |
| Kentucky & Indiana Terminal | 46 | 93 | 64430 | 10/26/1942 |
| Reading | 82 | 84 | 64431 | 10/18/1942 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2207 | 95 | 64432 | 11/7/1942 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 206 | 96 | 64433 | 11/1/1942 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1682 | 97 | 64434 | 11/11/1942 |
| St. Louis-Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1002 | 98 | 64435 | 12/15/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7461 | 99 | 64436 | 12/5/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7462 | 100 | 64727 | 12/11/1942 |
| U.S. War Department | 7463 | 101 | 64728 | 12/18/1942 |
| Phelps Dodge Corporation | 9 | 102 | 64729 | 2/1/1943 |
| Phelps Dodge Corporation | 10 | 103 | 64730 | 2/3/1943 |
| Kennecott Copper Corporation | 801 | 104 | 64731 | 1/31/1943 |
| U.S. Navy | 10 | 105 | 64732 | 2/4/1943 |
| U.S. Navy | 1 | 106 | 64733 | 2/19/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2208 | 107 | 64734 | 2/7/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2209 | 108 | 64735 | 2/7/1943 |
| Southern Pacific | 1375 | 109 | 64736 | 2/18/1943 |
| Southern Pacific | 1376 | 110 | 64737 | 2/18/1943 |
| U.S. Navy | 7 | 111 | 64738 | 3/13/1943 |
| U.S. Navy | 8 | 112 | 64739 | 3/8/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2210 | 113 | 64740 | 2/8/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7126 | 114 | 64741 | 3/15/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7464 | 115 | 64742 | 3/18/1943 |
| Kennecott Copper Corporation | 803 | 116 | 64743 | 3/24/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7127 | 117 | 64744 | 3/31/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7128 | 118 | 64745 | 4/29/1943 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 918 | 119 | 64746 | 4/23/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2211 | 120 | 64748 | 4/12/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2212 | 121 | 64749 | 4/13/1943 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1003 | 122 | 64750 | 4/19/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7129 | 123 | 64710 | 5/5/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7130 | 124 | 64711 | 5/18/1943 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 919 | 125 | 64712 | 5/20/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2213 | 126 | 64713 | 5/10/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2214 | 127 | 64714 | 5/10/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2215 | 128 | 64715 | 5/13/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2216 | 129 | 64716 | 5/13/1943 |
| Southern Pacific | 1377 | 130 | 64717 | 5/21/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7137 | 131 | 64718 | 6/2/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7138 | 132 | 64719 | 6/15/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7466 | 133 | 64720 | 6/2/1943 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 922 | 134 | 64721 | 6/13/1943 |
| Reading | 83 | 135 | 64722 | 5/28/1943 |
| Reading | 84 | 136 | 64723 | 5/29/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2217 | 137 | 64724 | 6/13/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2218 | 138 | 64725 | 6/13/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7139 | 139 | 64726 | 6/22/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7140 | 140 | 64727 | 7/3/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2219 | 141 | 64728 | 7/7/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2220 | 142 | 64729 | 7/7/1943 |
| Reading | 85 | 143 | 67730 | 6/28/1943 |
| Reading | 71 | 144 | 67731 | 6/29/1943 |
| Reading | 72 | 145 | 67732 | 6/30/1943 |
| Reading | 73 | 146 | 67733 | 6/30/1943 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 923 | 147 | 67734 | 8/10/1943 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 924 | 148 | 67735 | 8/10/1943 |
| Oliver Iron Mining Company | 925 | 149 | 67736 | 8/4/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 2 | 150 | 67737 | 8/13/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7467 | 151 | 67738 | 8/18/1943 |
| U.S. War Department | 7143 | 152 | 67739 | 8/8/1943 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2202 | 153 | 67740 | 8/5/1943 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2203 | 154 | 67741 | 8/6/1943 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2204 | 155 | 67742 | 8/10/1943 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2205 | 156 | 67743 | 8/9/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2221 | 157 | 67744 | 8/11/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2222 | 159 | 67640 | 8/14/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2223 | 160 | 67641 | 8/13/1943 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1683 | 161 | 67642 | 8/23/1943 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1684 | 162 | 67643 | 8/23/1943 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 50 | 163 | 67644 | 8/31/1943 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 51 | 164 | 67645 | 8/31/1943 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 52 | 165 | 67646 | 9/7/1943 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 53 | 166 | 67647 | 9/7/1943 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 54 | 167 | 67648 | 9/7/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 413 | 168 | 67649 | 8/26/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 414 | 169 | 67650 | 8/27/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 415 | 170 | 67651 | 8/30/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 416 | 171 | 67652 | 8/30/1943 |
| Central Of Georgia | 26 | 172 | 67653 | 9/13/1943 |
| Colorado & Wyoming | 1107 | 173 | 67654 | 9/24/1943 |
| Colorado & Wyoming | 1108 | 174 | 67655 | 9/25/1943 |
| Pittsburgh & West Virginia | 30 | 175 | 67656 | 9/13/1943 |
| Southern Pacific | 1378 | 176 | 67657 | 9/27/1943 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1004 | 177 | 67658 | 9/30/1943 |
| U.S. Navy | 6 | 178 | 67659 | 10/4/1943 |
| Western Maryland | 128 (1st) | 179 | 67660 | 9/24/1943 |
| Western Maryland | 129 (2nd) | 180 | 67661 | 9/25/1943 |
| Pennsylvania | 5913 | 181 | 69662 | 9/23/1943 |
| Pennsylvania | 5914 | 182 | 69663 | 9/25/1943 |
| Pennsylvania | 5915 | 183 | 69664 | 9/25/1943 |
| Pennsylvania | 5916 | 184 | 69665 | 9/25/1943 |
| Pennsylvania | 5917 | 185 | 69666 | 10/4/1943 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 616 | 186 | 69667 | 10/4/1943 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 617 | 187 | 69668 | 10/9/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 207 | 188 | 69669 | 10/14/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 208 | 188 | 69670 | 10/15/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 209 | 190 | 69671 | 10/26/1943 |
| Union Pacific | DS1200 | 191 | 69672 | 10/15/1943 |
| 1005 | 192 | 69673 | 10/30/1943 | |
| Carbon County Railway | 262-1 | 193 | 69773 | 11/10/1943 |
| Carbon County Railway | 262-2 | 194 | 69774 | 11/11/1943 |
| Union Pacific | DS1201 | 195 | 69775 | 10/26/1943 |
| Union Pacific | DS1202 | 196 | 69776 | 10/26/1943 |
| Union Pacific | DS1203 | 197 | 69777 | 10/26/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9350 | 198 | 69778 | 11/5/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9351 | 199 | 69779 | 11/5/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 210 | 200 | 69780 | 11/18/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 211 | 201 | 69781 | 11/18/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 212 | 202 | 69782 | 11/20/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 213 | 203 | 69783 | 11/17/1943 |
| Pennsylvania | 5918 | 204 | 69784 | 11/3/1943 |
| Great Northern | 137 | 205 | 69785 | 11/12/1943 |
| Western Maryland | 130 | 206 | 69786 | 11/12/1943 |
| Western Maryland | 131 | 207 | 69787 | 11/13/1943 |
| U.S. Navy | 4 | 208 | 70102 | 4/25/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9352 | 209 | 70103 | 12/2/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9353 | 210 | 70104 | 12/2/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9354 | 211 | 70105 | 12/2/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9355 | 212 | 70106 | 12/2/1943 |
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific | 760 | 213 | 70107 | 12/2/1943 |
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific | 761 | 214 | 70108 | 12/2/1943 |
| Great Northern | 138 | 215 | 70109 | 12/6/1943 |
| Reading | 74 | 216 | 70110 | 11/23/1943 |
| Reading | 75 | 217 | 70111 | 11/24/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 417 | 218 | 70112 | 11/27/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 418 | 219 | 70113 | 11/30/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 419 | 220 | 70114 | 12/1/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 420 | 221 | 70115 | 12/1/1943 |
| Colorado & Wyoming | 1109 | 222 | 70116 | 12/29/1943 |
| Kentucky & Indiana Terminal | 47 | 223 | 70117 | 12/23/1943 |
| Southern Pacific | 1379 | 224 | 70118 | 1/23/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9356 | 225 | 70119 | 12/29/1943 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9357 | 226 | 70120 | 12/29/1943 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1685 | 227 | 70121 | 1/19/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 224 | 228 | 70122 | 12/31/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 225 | 229 | 70123 | 12/31/1943 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 226 | 230 | 70124 | 12/31/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 214 | 231 | 70125 | 1/17/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 215 | 232 | 70126 | 1/15/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 216 | 233 | 70127 | 1/16/1944 |
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific | 762 | 235 | 70129 | 1/13/1944 |
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific | 763 | 236 | 70130 | 1/13/1944 |
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific | 764 | 237 | 70131 | 1/13/1944 |
| Canton Railroad | 30 | 238 | 70132 | 1/22/1944 |
| Canton Railroad | 31 | 239 | 70133 | 1/23/1944 |
| Reading | 76 | 240 | 70134 | 1/25/1944 |
| Reading | 77 | 241 | 70135 | 1/25/1944 |
| Reading | 78 | 242 | 70136 | 1/24/1944 |
| Reading | 79 | 243 | 70137 | 1/27/1944 |
| Reading | 80 | 244 | 70138 | 1/27/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 119 | 245 | 70139 | 2/18/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 120 | 246 | 70140 | 2/17/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 121 | 247 | 70141 | 2/21/1944 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific | 1686 | 248 | 70142 | 2/14/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1380 | 249 | 70143 | 2/20/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1381 | 250 | 70144 | 2/18/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1382 | 251 | 70145 | 2/29/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2227 | 252 | 70146 | 2/18/1944 |
| Union Pacific | DS1204 | 253 | 70147 | 2/25/1944 |
| Union Pacific | DS1205 | 254 | 70148 | 2/25/1944 |
| Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha (C&NW) | 87 | 255 | 70149 | 3/6/1944 |
| Western Maryland | 132 | 256 | 70150 | 2/18/1944 |
| Wabash | 301 | 257 | 70151 | 3/4/1944 |
| Wabash | 302 | 258 | 70152 | 2/29/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 122 | 259 | 70153 | 3/10/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1371 | 260 | 70154 | 3/7/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1372 | 261 | 70155 | 3/13/1944 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 619 | 262 | 70156 | 3/15/1944 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 621 | 263 | 70157 | 3/6/1944 |
| Atlantic Coast Line | 623 | 264 | 70158 | 3/5/1944 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1006 | 265 | 70159 | 3/10/1944 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (MP) | 9153 | 266 | 70160 | 3/20/1944 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (MP) | 9154 | 267 | 70161 | 3/21/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2228 | 268 | 70162 | 3/23/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2229 | 269 | 70163 | 3/24/1944 |
| Reading | 86 | 270 | 70164 | 3/11/1944 |
| Reading | 87 | 271 | 70165 | 3/13/1944 |
| Reading | 88 | 272 | 70166 | 3/13/1944 |
| Reading | 88 | 273 | 70167 | 3/13/1944 |
| International-Great Northern (MP) | 9150 | 273 | 70167 | 4/8/1944 |
| International-Great Northern (MP) | 9151 | 274 | 70168 | 4/9/1944 |
| International-Great Northern (MP) | 9152 | 275 | 70169 | 4/2/1944 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (MP) | 9155 | 276 | 70170 | 4/5/1944 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2206 | 277 | 70171 | 4/3/1944 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2207 | 278 | 70172 | 4/5/1944 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2208 | 279 | 70173 | 4/6/1944 |
| Central Of Georgia | 27 | 280 | 70174 | 4/8/1944 |
| Chicago Short Line | 101 | 281 | 70175 | 4/23/1944 |
| Central Railroad Of New Jersey | 1062 | 282 | 70176 | 4/4/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 153 | 283 | 70842 | 5/2/1944 |
| Lehigh Valley | 135 | 284 | 70843 | 4/17/1944 |
| Lehigh Valley | 136 | 285 | 70844 | 4/17/1944 |
| Lehigh Valley | 137 | 286 | 70845 | 4/21/1944 |
| Lehigh Valley | 138 | 287 | 70846 | 4/21/1944 |
| Lehigh Valley | 139 | 288 | 70847 | 4/23/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2245 | 289 | 70848 | 5/3/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2246 | 290 | 70849 | 5/3/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2247 | 291 | 70850 | 5/4/1944 |
| Central Railroad Of New Jersey | 1063 | 292 | 70851 | 4/28/1944 |
| Central Railroad Of New Jersey | 1064 | 293 | 70852 | 7/31/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1373 | 294 | 70853 | 5/17/1944 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2209 | 295 | 70854 | 5/8/1944 |
| Louisville & Nashville | 2210 | 296 | 70855 | 5/8/1944 |
| U.S. War Department | ME-39-238 | 297 | 70856 | 5/27/1944 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific | 1687 | 298 | 70857 | 5/15/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 421 | 299 | 70858 | 5/8/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 422 | 300 | 70859 | 5/8/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 154 | 301 | 70860 | 6/7/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 155 | 302 | 70861 | 6/2/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1374 | 303 | 70862 | 6/4/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1383 | 304 | 70863 | 6/4/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2230 | 305 | 70864 | 5/29/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2231 | 306 | 70865 | 6/6/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2232 | 307 | 70688 | 6/6/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2233 | 308 | 70867 | 6/5/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2234 | 309 | 70868 | 6/5/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 218 | 310 | 70869 | 6/16/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 219 | 311 | 70870 | 6/13/1944 |
| U.S. War Department | 7226 | 312 | 70871 | 6/10/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2235 | 313 | 70872 | 6/16/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2236 | 314 | 70873 | 6/16/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2237 | 315 | 70874 | 6/20/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2238 | 316 | 70875 | 6/20/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2239 | 317 | 70876 | 6/26/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2240 | 318 | 70877 | 6/25/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2241 | 319 | 70878 | 6/24/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 423 | 320 | 70879 | 6/21/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1384 | 321 | 70880 | 7/20/1944 |
| Southern Pacific | 1385 | 322 | 70881 | 7/20/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 220 | 323 | 70882 | 7/11/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 221 | 324 | 70883 | 7/11/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 478 | 325 | 70884 | 7/14/1944 |
| U.S. War Department | 7227 | 326 | 70885 | 7/3/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 6 | 327 | 71886 | 7/31/1944 |
| Northern Pacific | 124 | 328 | 71926 | 8/2/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2242 | 329 | 71927 | 7/25/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2243 | 330 | 71928 | 7/29/1944 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2244 | 331 | 71929 | 7/29/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 424 | 332 | 71930 | 7/19/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 425 | 333 | 71931 | 7/20/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 426 | 334 | 71932 | 7/21/1944 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 427 | 335 | 71933 | 7/24/1944 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1007 | 336 | 71934 | 8/12/1944 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1008 | 337 | 71935 | 8/10/1944 |
| Central Railroad Of New Jersey | 1065 | 338 | 71936 | 7/31/1944 |
| Central Railroad Of New Jersey | 1066 | 339 | 71937 | 8/1/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 479 | 340 | 71938 | 8/8/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 480 | 341 | 71939 | 8/8/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 8 | 342 | 71940 | 8/7/1944 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1024 | 343 | 71941 | 8/18/1944 |
| Great Northern | 139 | 344 | 71942 | 8/30/1944 |
| Great Northern | 140 | 345 | 71943 | 8/31/1944 |
| Great Northern | 141 | 346 | 71944 | 9/1/1944 |
| Great Northern | 142 | 347 | 71945 | 9/1/1944 |
| Great Northern | 143 | 348 | 71946 | 9/6/1944 |
| Great Northern | 144 | 349 | 71947 | 9/6/1944 |
| Reading | 55 | 350 | 71948 | 8/26/1944 |
| Reading | 56 | 351 | 71949 | 8/28/1944 |
| Reading | 57 | 352 | 71950 | 8/28/1944 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 222 | 353 | 71951 | 9/17/1944 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 597 | 354 | 71952 | 9/17/1944 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 598 | 355 | 71953 | 9/16/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 481 | 356 | 71954 | 9/28/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 482 | 357 | 71955 | 9/28/1944 |
| Reading | 58 | 358 | 71956 | 9/9/1944 |
| Reading | 59 | 359 | 71957 | 9/9/1944 |
| New York Central | 8600 | 360 | 71958 | 10/2/1944 |
| New York Central | 8601 | 361 | 71959 | 10/2/1944 |
| New York Central | 8602 | 362 | 71960 | 10/2/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 483 | 363 | 71961 | 10/10/1944 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 599 | 364 | 71962 | 10/24/1944 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 600 | 365 | 71963 | 10/24/1944 |
| Terminal Railroad Association Of St. Louis | 601 | 366 | 71964 | 10/24/1944 |
| Western Railway Of Alabama | 621 | 367 | 71965 | 10/6/1944 |
| Western Railway Of Alabama | 622 | 368 | 71966 | 10/6/1944 |
| Western Railway Of Alabama | 623 | 369 | 71967 | 10/6/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 10 | 370 | 71968 | 10/7/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 9 | 371 | 71969 | 10/7/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 10 | 372 | 71970 | 10/27/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 11 | 373 | 70290 | 12/4/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 12 | 374 | 70291 | 12/8/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 13 | 375 | 70292 | 12/11/1944 |
| U.S. Navy | 14 | 376 | 70293 | 12/12/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9358 | 377 | 70294 | 11/15/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9359 | 378 | 70295 | 11/14/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9360 | 379 | 70296 | 11/14/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9361 | 380 | 70297 | 11/14/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9362 | 381 | 70298 | 11/14/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9363 | 382 | 70299 | 11/12/1944 |
| New York Central | 8603 | 383 | 70300 | 11/3/1944 |
| New York Central | 8604 | 384 | 70301 | 11/3/1944 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D145 | 385 | 70302 | 11/17/1944 |
| Belt Railway Of Chicago | 402 | 386 | 70303 | 11/12/1944 |
| Elgin, Joliet & Eastern | 484 | 387 | 70304 | 11/1/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9364 | 388 | 70305 | 11/23/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9365 | 389 | 70306 | 12/7/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9366 | 390 | 70307 | 12/7/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9367 | 391 | 70308 | 12/7/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9368 | 392 | 70309 | 12/8/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9369 | 393 | 70310 | 12/12/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9370 | 394 | 70311 | 12/11/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9371 | 395 | 70312 | 12/14/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9372 | 396 | 70313 | 12/14/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9373 | 397 | 70314 | 12/21/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9374 | 398 | 70315 | 12/21/1944 |
| Western Railway Of Alabama | 624 | 399 | 70316 | 12/13/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9375 | 400 | 70317 | 12/21/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9376 | 401 | 70318 | 12/21/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9377 | 402 | 70319 | 12/22/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9378 | 403 | 71977 | 12/22/1944 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy | 9379 | 404 | 71978 | 12/23/1944 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1413 | 405 | 71979 | 12/27/1944 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1414 | 406 | 71980 | 11/14/1945 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1415 | 407 | 71981 | 12/29/1944 |
| Seaboard Air Line | 1416 | 408 | 71982td>1/1/1945 | |
| U.S. Navy | 18 | 409 | 71983 | 2/28/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 19 | 410 | 71984 | 3/5/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 5 | 411 | 71985 | 2/21/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 21 | 412 | 71986 | 2/21/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 15 | 413 | 71987 | 2/19/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 16 | 414 | 71988 | 2/17/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 428 | 415 | 71989 | 1/21/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 429 | 416 | 71990 | 1/24/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 430 | 417 | 71991 | 1/25/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 431 | 418 | 71426 | 1/27/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 432 | 419 | 71427 | 1/28/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 13 | 420 | 71428 | 2/3/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 14 | 421 | 71429 | 2/13/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 19 | 422 | 71430 | 2/7/1945 |
| Chicago Short Line | 102 | 423 | 71729 | 2/17/1945 |
| New York Central | 8605 | 424 | 71730 | 2/23/1945 |
| New York Central | 8606 | 425 | 71731 | 2/25/1945 |
| New York Central | 8607 | 426 | 71732 | 2/27/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 433 | 427 | 71733 | 2/19/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 434 | 428 | 71734 | 2/23/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 435 | 429 | 71735 | 2/23/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 436 | 430 | 71736 | 2/26/1945 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 437 | 431 | 71737 | 2/25/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 1 | 432 | 71738 | 3/23/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 2 | 433 | 71739 | 3/23/1945 |
| U.S. War Department | V/800 | 434 | 71740 | 4/6/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1009 | 435 | 71741 | 3/13/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1010 | 436 | 71742 | 3/18/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 223 | 437 | 71743 | 3/22/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 224 | 438 | 71744 | 3/20/1945 |
| U.S. War Department | V/801 | 439 | 71745 | 4/7/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1037 | 440 | 71746 | 3/27/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1038 | 441 | 71747 | 3/26/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 3 | 442 | 71748 | 4/24/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 4 | 443 | 71749 | 4/18/1945 |
| Missouri Pacific | 9117 | 444 | 71750 | 4/2/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 159 | 445 | 71751 | 4/14/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 160 | 446 | 71752 | 4/14/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 22 | 447 | 71753 | 5/9/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 23 | 448 | 71754 | 5/6/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 225 | 449 | 71755 | 4/13/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 226 | 450 | 71756 | 4/16/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 227 | 451 | 71757 | 4/23/1945 |
| Detroit Terminal | 101 | 452 | 71758 | 4/23/1945 |
| Detroit Terminal | 102 | 453 | 72005 | 4/23/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 9 | 454 | 72006 | 5/10/1945 |
| Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England | 251 | 455 | 72007 | 4/21/1945 |
| Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England | 252 | 456 | 72008 | 4/21/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1039 | 457 | 72009 | 5/4/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1040 | 458 | 72010 | 5/12/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 161 | 459 | 72011 | 5/21/1945 |
| Missouri Pacific | 9118 | 460 | 72012 | 5/11/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 228 | 461 | 72013 | 5/17/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1011 | 462 | 72014 | 5/16/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1041 | 463 | 72015 | 5/25/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1042 | 464 | 72016 | 5/21/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 229 | 465 | 72016 | 5/21/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1012 | 466 | 72018 | 6/5/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1013 | 467 | 72019 | 7/9/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1014 | 468 | 72020 | 7/9/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1015 | 469 | 72021 | 7/6/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1043 | 470 | 72020 | 7/9/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 162 | 471 | 72023 | 7/21/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 163 | 472 | 72024 | 7/21/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 164 | 473 | 72025 | 7/22/1945 |
| Missouri Pacific | 9119 | 474 | 72026 | 7/19/1945 |
| Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha (C&NW) | 88 | 475 | 72027 | 7/27/1945 |
| Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha (C&NW) | 89 | 476 | 72028 | 7/27/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2248 | 477 | 72029 | 7/26/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2249 | 478 | 72030 | 7/26/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2250 | 479 | 72031 | 8/1/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2251 | 480 | 72032 | 8/4/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2252 | 481 | 72033 | 8/4/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 12 | 482 | 72034 | 8/20/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 13 | 483 | 72035 | 8/19/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 165 | 484 | 72036 | 8/26/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 166 | 485 | 72037 | 8/22/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1016 | 486 | 72038 | 8/25/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1017 | 487 | 72039 | 8/23/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 37 | 488 | 72040 | 9/5/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 38 | 489 | 72041 | 9/5/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2253 | 490 | 72042 | 9/1/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2254 | 491 | 72043 | 9/1/1945 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1688 | 492 | 72044 | 9/16/1945 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1689 | 493 | 72045 | 9/16/1945 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1690 | 494 | 72046 | 9/16/1945 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (Milwaukee Road) | 1691 | 495 | 72047 | 9/22/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2255 | 496 | 72048 | 9/10/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2256 | 497 | 72049 | 9/11/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 35 | 498 | 71524 | 9/9/1945 |
| U.S. Navy | 36 | 499 | 71525 | 9/16/1945 |
| Missouri Pacific | 9198 | 500 | 71526 | 9/26/1945 |
| Missouri Pacific | 9199 | 501 | 71527 | 9/26/1945 |
| Western Pacific | 581 | 502 | 71528 | 10/14/1945 |
| Western Pacific | 582 | 503 | 71529 | 10/14/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2257 | 504 | 71530 | 10/4/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2258 | 505 | 71531 | 10/4/1945 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe | 2259 | 506 | 71532 | 10/2/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 230 | 507 | 71533 | 10/20/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 231 | 508 | 71534 | 10/26/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 232 | 509 | 71535 | 10/20/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 233 | 510 | 71536 | 10/17/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 234 | 511 | 71537 | 10/15/1945 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 235 | 512 | 71538 | 10/10/1945 |
| Spokane, Portland & Seattle | 33 | 513 | 71539 | 11/2/1945 |
| Spokane, Portland & Seattle | 34 | 514 | 71540 | 10/31/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 167 | 515 | 71541 | 10/11/1945 |
| Western Pacific | 583 | 516 | 71542 | 11/7/1945 |
| Western Pacific | 584 | 517 | 71543 | 11/7/1945 |
| Western Pacific | 585 | 518 | 71544 | 11/7/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 168 | 519 | 71545 | 10/26/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 169 | 520 | 71546 | 11/12/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 170 | 521 | 71547 | 11/13/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 171 | 522 | 71548 | 11/23/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 172 | 523 | 71549 | 11/23/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 173 | 524 | 71550 | 11/24/1945 |
| Northern Pacific | 174 | 525 | 71551 | 11/24/1945 |
| Pennsylvania | 5919 | 526 | 71552 | 10/24/1945 |
| Pennsylvania | 5920 | 527 | 71553 | 10/25/1945 |
| Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie (Soo Line) | 310 | 528 | 71554 | 11/8/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1018 | 529 | 71555 | 11/27/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1019 | 530 | 71556 | 12/5/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1020 | 531 | 71557 | 12/9/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1021 | 532 | 71558 | 12/13/1945 |
| St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) | 1022 | 533 | 71559 | 12/14/1945 |
| American Steel & Wire | 12 | 534 | 71560 | 1/8/1946 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1044 | 535 | 71561 | 12/26/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1045 | 536 | 71562 | 12/27/1945 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1046 | 537 | 71563 | 1/3/1946 |
| Chicago & North Western | 1047 | 538 | 71564 | 1/3/1946 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (MP) | 9160 | 539 | 71565 | 5/5/1946 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (MP) | 9161 | 540 | 71566 | 5/5/1946 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 236 | 541 | 71567 | 6/5/1946 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 237 | 542 | 71568 | 6/7/1946 |
| Escanaba & Lake Superior | 100 | 543 | 72227 | 6/13/1946 |
| Tennessee Eastman Corporation | 4 | 544 | 72228 | 6/7/1946 |
| Wabash | 303 | 545 | 72229 | 6/15/1946 |
| Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad | 800 | 546 | 72230 | 6/25/1946 |
| Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad | 801 | 547 | 72231 | 6/28/1946 |
| Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad | 802 | 552 | 72789 | 7/15/1946 |
| Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad | 803 | 553 | 72790 | 7/16/1946 |
During the course of the VO-1000's production, Baldwin introduced several changes and improvements. These were differentiated by "Lots" according to the manufacturer. The VO-1000 was built in Lots "A" through "W".
Most updates were minor although two notables include the lowering of the cab roof from 14' 6" to 14' beginning with Northern Pacific #109 (Baldwin serial #24), which introduced the "B" Lot and several improvements that brought about the "G" Lot.
The former ("B" Lot") improved clearance restrictions under bridges and within tunnels while the latter ("G" Lot), that began with U.S. War Department #7129 saw the VO-1000 reequipped with Westinghouse's latest traction motors (model 362D), main generator (model 480A), auxiliary-exciter generator (model YG40), and updated gearing (14:68).
Santa Fe VO-1000 #2253 is seen here at work in Slaton, Texas, circa 1970. American-Rails.com collection.Rebuilds
Over the years, many railroads rebuilt theirs with Electro-Motive prime movers; the move not only extended their service lives but also streamlined maintenance after Baldwin ended production in 1956.
The Great Northern, for example, completely salvaged their VO-1000's, turning them into transfer cabooses. The most interesting, however, was Santa Fe's retrofitting one its VO-1000s into what became known as the "Beep" (also known as the SWBLW or "SWitcher, Baldwin Locomotive Works).
The company repowered the locomotive with an EMD model 567C prime mover and had to construct a GP7-like hood (only shorter) to house the engine. The locomotive, though, kept its original Baldwin frame although it was given updated Blomberg B trucks.
It entered service in December, 1970 and even though Santa Fe determined the idea unsuccessful the "Beep" (or "Baldwin Geep") remained in service until it was donated to the Western America Railroad Museum of Barstow, California.
Sources
- Foster, Gerald. A Field Guide To Trains. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1996.
- Kirkland, John F. Diesel Builders, The: Volume Three, Baldwin Locomotive Works. Pasadena: Interurban Press, 1994.
- Pinkepank, Jerry A. Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1967.
- Solomon, Brian. Baldwin Locomotives. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2009.
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May 20, 26 10:30 AM
Norfolk Southern has rolled out a bold new commemorative series to mark America’s 250th anniversary (the nation’s Semiquincentennial in 2026). -
The Nebraska Zephyr: Burlington's Lincoln Service
May 20, 26 09:49 AM
ntroduced in 1947, the Nebraska Zephyr provided fast, stylish daylight service between Chicago, Illinois, and Lincoln, Nebraska (via Omaha), covering 551 miles (887 km) in under 10 hours at an average… -
Colorado & Southern Timetables (March, 1940)
May 19, 26 11:55 PM
Featured here is the Colorado & Southern's timetables from the March, 1940 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." -
New Jersey "Father's Day" Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:59 AM
There are a few locations in New Jersey celebrating dads with a train ride. Learn more about these unique trips here! -
Illinois 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:56 AM
Among Illinois's scenic train rides, one of the most unique and captivating experiences is the murder mystery excursion. -
Kentucky 'Dinner Train' Rides From Bardstown
May 19, 26 11:53 AM
The essence of My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is part restaurant, part scenic excursion, and part living piece of Kentucky rail history. -
Vermont 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:50 AM
There are currently murder mystery dinner trains offered in Vermont but until recently the Champlain Valley Dinner Train offered such a trip! -
Ohio - Beer Tasting - Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:49 AM
The Ohio Rail Experience's Quincy Sunset Tasting Train is a new offering that pairs an easygoing evening schedule with a signature scenic highlight: a high, dramatic crossing of the Quincy Bridge over… -
Texas 'Beer Tasting' Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:43 AM
Texas State Railroad's “Pints In The Pines” train is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the line: a vintage evening departure, craft beer samplings, and a catered dinner at the Rusk depot un… -
South Dakota 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:40 AM
For wine enthusiasts and adventurers alike, South Dakota introduces a novel way to experience its local viticulture: wine tasting aboard the Black Hills Central Railroad. -
New Mexico 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 19, 26 11:33 AM
For oenophiles and adventure seekers alike, wine tasting train rides in New Mexico provide a unique opportunity to explore the region's vineyards in comfort and style. -
Amtrak's First Airo Trainset Arrives in Seattle
May 19, 26 10:01 AM
Amtrak's next-generation Airo passenger trainset has officially arrived in Seattle, marking a major milestone in the railroad's largest fleet overhaul in decades and the start of a new era for travel… -
Maine "Ice Cream" Tasting Train Rides
May 19, 26 09:49 AM
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum’s Ice Cream Train is a family-friendly Friday-night tradition that turns a short rail excursion into a small event. -
TP&W Railway Timetables (January, 1930)
May 18, 26 03:23 PM
Featured here is the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway's timetables listed in the January, 1930 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." -
CSX SD40-2 8888, "Crazy Eights": The 2001 Runaway Train
May 18, 26 02:02 PM
On May 15, 2001, a single locomotive—CSX SD40-2 No. 8888—began one of the most infamous runaway train incidents in American railroad history. -
North Carolina "Ice Cream Tasting" Train Rides
May 18, 26 01:40 PM
One of the most popular warm-weather offerings at NCTM is the Ice Cream Train, a simple but brilliant concept: pair a relaxing ride with a classic summer treat. -
New York "Ice Cream Tasting" Train Rides
May 18, 26 01:32 PM
While CMRR runs several seasonal excursions, one of the most family-friendly (and, frankly, joyfully simple) offerings is its Ice Cream Express. -
New Mexico 'Murder Mystery' Train Rides
May 18, 26 12:31 PM
Among Sky Railway's most theatrical offerings is “A Murder Mystery,” a 2–2.5 hour immersive production that drops passengers into a stylized whodunit on the rails. -
Michigan 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 18, 26 12:28 PM
Among the lesser-known treasures of this state are the intriguing murder mystery dinner train rides—a perfect blend of suspense, dining, and scenic exploration. -
Ohio 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 18, 26 12:24 PM
Among the intriguing ways to experience Ohio's splendor is aboard the wine tasting trains that journey through some of Ohio's most picturesque vineyards and wineries. -
Pennsylvania 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 18, 26 12:22 PM
Wine tasting trains are a unique and enchanting way to explore the state’s burgeoning wine scene while enjoying a leisurely ride through picturesque landscapes. -
Minnesota BBQ Tasting Train Rides
May 18, 26 12:10 PM
If you’re looking for a perfect mix of nostalgia, stunning Lake Superior views, and mouthwatering food, the North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth, Minnesota, delivers—literally. -
South Carolina BBQ Tasting Train Rides
May 18, 26 12:05 PM
There is only location in the Palmetto State offering a true dinner train experience can be found at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Learn more here. -
Cotton Belt Railroad Timetables (January, 1930)
May 18, 26 12:00 AM
Featured here is the St. Louis Southwestern Railway's timetables from the January, 1930 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." -
Pere Marquette Timetables (January, 1930)
May 17, 26 11:42 PM
Presented here is the Pere Marquette Railway's timetables from the January, 1930 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." -
Minneapolis & St. Louis Timetables (August, 1952)
May 17, 26 01:19 PM
Featured here is the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway's timetables featured in the August, 1952 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." -
Virginia 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 17, 26 01:10 PM
Among the state's railroad attractions, murder mystery dinner trains stand out as a captivating fusion of theatrical entertainment, fine dining, and scenic travel. -
Maryland 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 17, 26 12:42 PM
Maryland is known for its scenic landscapes, historical landmarks, and vibrant culture, but did you know that it’s also home to some of the most thrilling murder mystery dinner trains? -
Ohio "BBQ Tasting" Train Rides
May 17, 26 11:28 AM
Among the HVSR's most popular special events is the “Starbrick BBQ Ribs and Wings Dinner Train,” a culinary-themed excursion that combines classic barbecue cuisine with a relaxing evening rail journey… -
Florida "BBQ Tasting" Train Rides
May 17, 26 11:24 AM
While Florida does not currently offer any BBQ train rides the Florida Railroad Museum does host a similar event, a campfire experience! -
Wisconsin "BBQ Tasting" Train Rides
May 17, 26 11:18 AM
The Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad will once again welcome passengers aboard its popular Spring BBQ Dinner Train in 2026. -
Colorado "BBQ Tasting" Train Rides
May 17, 26 11:14 AM
One of the most popular ways to ride the Leadville Railroad is during a special event—especially the Devil’s Tail BBQ Special, an evening dinner train that pairs golden-hour mountain vistas with a hea… -
West Virginia 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 17, 26 11:07 AM
West Virginia, often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history, offers visitors a unique way to explore its rolling hills and picturesque vineyards: wine tasting trains. -
Utah 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 17, 26 11:06 AM
Utah, a state widely celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and dramatic landscapes, is also gaining recognition for an unexpected yet delightful experience: wine tasting trains. -
LS&I Railroad Timetables (January, 1930)
May 17, 26 12:17 AM
Featured here is the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad's timetable listing from the January, 1930 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." -
The Wellington Avalanche: One Of America's Deadliest Train Disasters
May 16, 26 11:31 PM
The Wellington Avalanche was the deadliest such disasters in the U.S. and one of the worst railroad accidents of all time resulting in 96 deaths in 1910.
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