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Chuck Sartor posted:
Around 1971 BN rebuilt some E8's for their commuter trains before giving them to Amtrak.
The former CB&Q E Units used in the Chicago to Aurora commuter fleet, were rebuilt by M-K, out in Boise, Idaho. None of those units ever went to Amtrak, as all were retained by METRA until new F40PH units replaced them.
Were the diesel engines inside original equipment just rebuilt,
Completely rebuilt and up-grade with 645 power assemblies. Also, Diesel engine driven HEP "skid units" were installed in the rear end.
or were they upgraded, and did they still use their steam boilers?
No steam boilers used in Burlington commuter service. Even back in the good old days, the Burlington had specially modified combine coaches at the headend of ever train with skid unit HEP gen sets.
Didn't I read somewhere that a few Rock Island E-B's only have one engine?
Sorry; I have no experience with the Rock Island.

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