I&M RAIL LINK

I&M Rail Link's roster is made up of a variety of first generation EMD locomotives. Most of the IMRL's four axle units came from Soo Line, while the six axle units are former Montana Rail Link. The Soo Line locomotives wear their old colors with small "I&M Rail Link" logos on their cab sides. The ex-MRL locomotives have the word "Montana" replaced with the initials "I&M". There were several Montana Rail Link units that hadn't received the blue and black scheme before being transferred to IMRL. These units still were their predecessor's colors with the small logos on the cab similar to the Soo Line engines. Paint schemes from Conrail, CNW, Susquehanna, Seaboard System, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific can be seen and add variety to locomotive lash-ups.

Below is a listing by unit number showing model type and former owner's numbers. This roster was made as accurate as possible by cross-checking several sources such as; Extra 2200 South & Diesel Era Magazines, Kalmbach's Diesel Locomotive Rosters, and personal & contributors' observations.

IMRL 15 is being leased to IPSCO as of January 22, 1998.

IMRL 16 is repainted in I&M Rail Link colors. This was done at Silvis on start up of IMRL. This is currently the only ex-SOO unit repainted thus far.

IMRL 104 was renumbered to 126 to avoid a conflict with business car 104.

IMRL 703 carries Operation Lifesaver logos on its long hood.

IMRL 8905 - 8941 were allocated MRL numbers 376, 377, 379-381, 383-385. They were not renumbered before being transferred to IMRL, but will likely receive these numbers when repainted.

MRL 253-7556 are being leased from IMRL's sister railroad, Montana Rail Link.

NREX 2025-2039 are being leased from National Railway Equipment.

SRY 383 & 384 are leased from another Washington Corp. railroad, Southern Railway of British Columbia.

©1998 JGKirchner Revised April 28, 1998