History of the Morrison-Knudsen F40PHL-2 ~ Unique Rebuilds for Miami (Obscure Offerings Ep. 13)

My first mini-documentary of the new year, and it's about a strange US diesel locomotive that I've known about for at least seven years now.

This is the Morrison-Knudsen F40PHL-2; rebuilt from old EMD GP40 and F45 parts for use on the Tri-Rail commuter service in Florida. Sadly they're no longer in service, having been replaced by the Brookville BL36PH, but I thought their unique history and 'hodge-podge' status made them a suitable topic for this series.

(All images used are property of their respective owners).

(Image Credits):
Adam Moss
Albert R. (Flickr)
Amtrakhog (Flickr)
Andy Tucker (Flickr)
Bruce Gage (Flickr)
Charles Freericks (RR Picture Archives)
Citizen of the Galaxy (Flickr)
Chris Enright (Flickr)
Chris Guenzler (trainweb)
Christopher Parma (Flickr)
Chuck Zeiler
Dan Grudzielanek (Flickr)
Dan Haneckow (Flickr)
Don Kalkman (Flickr)
Don Ross collection
G. Gerard (RR Picture Archives)
Jon Bell
Joshua Evans (Flickr)
Keith Burton (Flickr)
Larry Irvin (Flickr)
Marty Bernard (Flickr)
Paul Mathis (Flickr)
Patrick Rasenberg (Flickr)
Ruben Marcelo Rabina (Flickr)
Stephie Kolata (RR Picture Archives)
Ted Marshall (RR Picture Archives)
The Class 13 Army (Flickr)
Trey P. Holland (Flickr)
Tommy4trains (Flickr)