ATSF 5261 - BNSF 6971

Santa Fe 5261 as-rebuilt, September 1985.

Santa Fe 5261 with the front steps plated over and the headrails wrapped around, January 12, 1986 (upper left, photo by Don Bowen) and May 14, 1988 (lower left).

Santa Fe 5261 with the headlight relocated to the nose and horns moved back on the carbody. Bill Morrison photo at Alray, CA, eastbound, ca.1989.

Santa Fe 5261 with deep stepwells and notched nose, May 1992.

BNSF 6971 retired and stored at Barstow, CA, July 2002.


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