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40.01-40.70 EMD 12-567C engine built 1956-1957, s/n 21739-21808
40.71-40.120 built 1958 s/n 24521-70
40.121-40.136 built 1962 s/n 26916-31
40.137 EMD 12-567E engine built 1968 s/n 33198

IIR G12W 40.05 EMD 1325 hp Bo-Bo. Photo by Jamshid Mohammadi

Modified by "Bonyan Fanafarin Co". in a small workshop.
Modifications include:
Converting old D37 motors to D77 ones,(using H class insulation instead of F)
Changing 567C engine to 645E one
Changing all wiring and subsitution of pneumatic contactors by elecrical ones.
Changing identity of locomotive by adding short nose instead of high short hood.
The cab remainds as previous you can see the cab rotated 180 degs with dynamic brake grids and main air reservoir room!