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 distinctive model was produced, since variety of motive power is important to a railfan.

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 52 and 56 from a private owner.

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 color slide.

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 package SHOULD have been successful: use the works of the popular F …

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 units were BL2 units.

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 wear the Orange, Silver and Black, as well as the only BL2 to wear all 3 colors.

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 and production of the BL1 and the BL2's?

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 throttle lever itself in the BL2 does not have an escapement latch, which allows rapid opening.