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First BNSF Dash-9 to AC motor A1A truck conversion - Trains Magazine

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Michael Gray

Updated on April 07, 2026

Interesting...I had no idea BNSF had such a program. I know NS is considering a similar conversion.

 I'm not a good enough locomotive spotter; can anyone tell if the converted unit has the air actuated weight transfer system of the ES44c-4 on the middle (unpowered) axle of each truck?