Damaged 3 of 4

Drove down to the yard this evening to see what was going on. Nothing was moving, but I found BNSF SD9-3 1712 (ex-BNSF 6176, xx-BN 6176, nee-CB&Q 374) sitting by the engine shop in this sad state. I don't know what happened to her, or when. It's recent though as she was fine just a couple days ago.

Looks like she got sideswiped pretty good all down the side. I think the point of impact was on the end of the long hood because the steps are missing back there, as is part of the rear walkway and railing. Whatever it was then progressed all the way down the side of the engine to the cab, which is slightly askew, leaning towards the short hood. I don't know what her fate will be. I would like to hope the railroad rebuilds her, but I admit I'm afraid the cost of rebuilding just might be too much for such an old engine.

Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT
Canon EFS 18-55mm lens