The BL2 was merely an (un-intended) experimental locomotive that was a unique sight on the rails that were dominated by cab units and, later, road switchers. Railfans can be glad that this …

May 19, 2021 · — Two rare EMD BL2 locomotives are bound for Indiana’s Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. On Wednesday, the tourist railroad announced it was leasing former …

Bangor & Aroostook BL2 #557 is pulling a toruist train somewhere near the Northern Maine Junction on this day. The BAR paint scheme was a sharp one! An unidentified rail fan took the …

5 days ago · It seems to be generally agreed that the BL-2 was a flop: discontinued after 59 units, replaced in the EMD catalogue by the very successful but radically different GP-7. The basic …

This page is dedicated to EMD's models BL1 & BL2. EMD built x BL1 & BL2 units for a variety of railroads. The only BL1 built was the demonstrator which was sold to the C&EI. All subsequent …

May 22, 2010 · BAR 554 and 557 are pretty special locomotives. 557 is the American Railfan locomotive, and was painted back to its as delivered paint scheme. 554 is the only BL2 to …

Discussion of Electro-Motive locomotive products and technology, past and present. Official web site can be found here: http://www.emdiesels.com/. What is the story behind the development …

The four-axle BL2 is infamous in railroading. After setting the stage for early diesels with its E- and F-units, EMD stumbled with its transi-tion to hood units in 1948.

BL2 Photo Menu . Monon #35. Janesville and Southeastern #52. Rock Island #429. BL2 Diagram. More BL2 pics on the My Cab Unit Photo Page. Back to Photo Menu. Home

5 days ago · The BL2 did, of course, have an electric throttle arrangement which could be used with other EMD units with MU. The BL2 was essentially like the F-3 electrically; however, the …