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106, NW1u, Class SW-12, was built in January 1938, #647, FN E186-1, as 5101 Great Northern 100, NW1, Class SW-3. It was renumbered 5300 in 1939 and renumbered 100 in 1943. It was rebuilt by Electro-Motive in February 1955, FN 7520-1, Class SW-9 (SW1200). It became BN 106, Class SW1200, in 1970 amd retired in December 1985.
165, Class SW-12, was built in May 1957, #22484, FN 4369-4, as GN 32, Class SW-9. It became BN 165, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired in February 1991. It was sold to Midwst Locomotive Services in April 1991.
170, Class SW-12, was built in January 1958, #24034, FN 4410-8, as Northern Pacific 170. It became BN 170, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired in March 1992.
177, Class SW-12, was built in January 1958, #24041, FN 4410-15, as NP 177. It became BN 177, Class SW-12, in 1970 and became Burlington Northern Santa Fe 3529, Class SW-12, in July 1998. It was sold to Western Rail Inc in December 2003.
178, Class SW-12, was built in March 1955, #20328, FN 4290-4, as NP 119. It became BN 178, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired in August 1986. It was sold to Wilson Ry in September 1986 and sold as Granite City Steel Co 1190.
186, Class SW-12, was built in July 1955, #20320, FN 4290-1, as NP 127. It became BN 186, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired in February 1991. It was sold to Midwest Locomotive Services on April 22, 1991, and sold to Conagra Inc CAGX 186 in July 1991. It was sold to General American Transportation Co GMTX 505.
187, Class SW-12, was built in July 1955, #20321, FN 4290-2, as NP 128. It became BN 187, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired on August 20, 1986. It was sold as Occidental Chemicals as 187 in April 1987.
188, Class SW-12, was built in August 1955, #20322, FN 4290-3, as NP 129. It became BN 189, Class SW-12, and sold to Great Western Sugar Co in July 1992. It became Western Sugar in 2002. It has never been relettered or numbered.
191, Class SW-12, was built in April 1956, #21103, FN 4338-2, as NP 132. It became BN 191, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired in August 1986. It was sold to General Metals Co in November 1986 and sold to Titan Rail Services in February 1987 as TANX 191. It was sold as Seattle Steel Co 191 in March 1987.
207, Class SW-12, was built in February 1957, #22750, FN 4379-2, as NP 148. It became BN 207, Class SW-12, in 1970 and sold to WATCo as WATX 207. It was renumbered as WAMX 1205.
213, Class SW-12, was built in July 1957, #22756. FN 4374-4, as NP 154. It became BN 213, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired on December 17, 1991. It was sold to Independent Locomotive Service on December 27, 1991, and sold as Peavey Grain Co 213.
217, Class SW-12, was built in July 1957, #22760, FN 4374-8, as NP 158. It became BN 217, Class SW-12, in 1970 and sold as Coast Engine & Equipment Co 217 in December 1986. It was sold as Pacific Rail Services 217 in 2009.
226, Class SW-12, was built in December 1957, #24031, FN 4410-5, as NP 167. It became BN 226, Class SW-12, in 1970 and later became BNSF 3501, Class SW-12, in May 1999. It was sold to It was sold to Larry's Truck Equipment in September 2006 and sold as Altos Hornos de Mexico 3501.
234, Class SW-12, was built in October 1955, #20548, FN 4302-6, as Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9276. It became BN 234, Class SW-12, in 1970 and later became BNSF 3504, Class SW-12, in August 1999.
235, Class SW-12, was built in October 1955, #20549, FN 4302-7, as CB&Q 9277. It became BN 235, Class SW-12 in 1970 and became BNSF 3505, Class SW-15. It was sold to Larry's Truck Electric Co as LTEX 3505 and sold Altos Hornos de Mexico as AHMSA 3505.
237, Class SW-12, was built in October 1955, #20551, FN 4302-9, as CB&Q 9279. It became BN 237, Class SW-12, in 1970 and retired in February 1992. It was then sold as Brownsville-Rio Grande International Ry 237.
246, Class SW-12, was built in July 1965, #30540, FN 7840-8, as CB&Q 9288. It became BN 246, Class SW-12, in 1970 and later became BNSF 3514, Class SW-12, in January 1998.
247, Class SW-12, was built in August 1965, #30541, FN 4482-1, as CB&Q 9289. It became BN 247, Class SW-12, in 1970 and later became BNSF 3515, Class SW-12, in August 1998. It was retired in April 2004.
249, Class SW-12, was built in August 1965, #30543, FN 4482-3, as CB&Q 9291. It became BN 249, Class SW-12, in 1970 and later became BNSF 3517, Class SW-12, in January 1998.
251, Class SW-12, was built in February 1959, #25006, FN 4425-1, as Colorado & Southern 151. It was renumbered 251, Class SW-12, in August 1979 and became BN 251, Class SW-12, in 1982. It later became BNSF 3519, Class SW-12, and sold to Larrys Truck Electric Co. It was sold as AHSMA 3519.
252, Class SW-12, was built in February 1959, #25007, FN 4425-2, as C&S 152. It was renumbered 252, Class SW-12, in August 1979 and became BN 252, Class SW-12, in 1982. It later became BNSF 3520, Class SW-12, in April 1989,
253, Class SW-12, was built in February 1959, #25008, FN 4425-3, as C&S 153. It was renumbered 253, Class SW-12, in August 1979 and became BN 253, Class SW-12, in 1982. It later became BNSF 3521, Class SW-12, in September 1999,
255, Class SW-12, was built in February 1959, #25010, FN 4425-5, as C&S 160. It was renumbered 255, Class SW-12, in August 1979 and became BN 255, Class SW-12, in 1982, It later became BNSF 3523, Class SW-12, in September 1997.
256, Class SW-12, was built in March 1956, #25043, FN 4426-1, as Fort Worth & Denver 607. It was renumbered 256, Class SW-12, in 1970 and became BN 256, Class SW-12, in January 1982. It was retired in March 1983 and sold for scrap to Southwest Car Parts in April 1983.
258, Class SW-12, was built in March 1959, #25045, FN 4426-3, as FW&D 609. It became BN 258, Class SW-12, in January 1972 and retired in May 1983. It was sold to Azcon Corp in June 1983.
259, Class SW-12, was built in March 1959, #25046, FM 4426-4, as FW&D 610. It became BN 259, Class SW-12, in January 1972 and retired in May 1983. It was sold to Pacific Transportation Services in June 1983 and sold as Simpson Timber Co 1202 "City of Montesano" in September 1983.
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