Appalachian Western Railway

[DT&I]

The DTCX SD50's that were sold by the AW have been rebuilt to -2 standards at the Cumberland Locomotive Shops and just arrived in the AW Pittsburg yard. They will soon be on their way to the TSCR interchange track.

Cool, theyll be picked up soon, well get a GP30 down soon to pick them up.

[TCtrainguy17]

Today from Jersey City, NJ.

Jersey City, NJ- Today at 3:00pm the inaugural joint Appalachian Western/TSCR Jersey City-Detroit TOFC train left AW's Jersey City intermodal yard. "Today is a great day. We [AW & TSCR] showed how two railroads can join together to open up a new market that benefits both railroads and the customers." AW's CEO said during a speech at the ceremony. He then took the throttle and guided the train out of the yard limits.

The symbol for the first train was Q JYCPIT1 4 with the second TOFC train, Q JYCPIT2 4, leaving 30 minutes later at 3:30pm. Next train leaves at 6:00pm.

[DT&I]

Today from Jersey City, NJ.

Jersey City, NJ- Today at 3:00pm the inaugural joint Appalachian Western/TSCR Jersey City-Detroit TOFC train left AW's Jersey City intermodal yard. "Today is a great day. We [AW & TSCR] showed how two railroads can join together to open up a new market that benefits both railroads and the customers." AW CEO Corey Stanke said during a speech at the ceremony. He then took the throttle and guided the train out of the yard limits.

The symbol for the first train was Q JYCPIT1 4 with the second TOFC train, Q JYCPIT2 4, leaving 30 minutes later at 3:30pm. Next train leaves at 6:00pm.

Sounds great! Sorry I couldnt be there, I was out in Chilicothe, OH overseeing some MoW work, but TSCR 8902 is waiting to lead this train solo. We picked the most special unit on the roster to lead the first train.

[TCtrainguy17]

DTCX 940 and DTC 932 were leading Q JYCPIT1 4 when it left at 3:00pm.

[DT&I]

DTCX 940 and DTC 932 were leading Q JYCPIT1 4 when it left at 3:00pm.

Ok then we'll just stick 8902 in front of them so they can make it to Detroit. BN665-34L is leaving Detroit with TSCR 2128 and TSCR 4567, both are AC motors.

[conrailman75]

TC, I pushed back the start of our joint Indy to New York intermodal service to this coming Sunday July 8th due to recovery from all the storm damage around here. We will have everything ready to roll for your new service, including shining up a pair of our locomotives for the first train, that day

[TCtrainguy17]

TC, I pushed back the start of our joint Indy to New York intermodal service to this coming Sunday July 8th due to recovery from all the storm damage around here. We will have everything ready to roll for your new service, including shining up a pair of our locomotives for the first train, that day

We completly understand and support yor decision to push the date back. Service on our main lines has been restored and the rest isn't critical so we could spare some of our equipment and employees if you need help with cleaning up or track work.

[TCtrainguy17]

Z JYCDAY1 08 left Jersey City at 12:00pm as the inaugral AW/PC joint Jersey City-Indianapolis stack train. Z JYCDAY1 09 will leave at 12:00am tommorrow morning. Train frequency will be two trains per day each way with one leaving Jersey City at 12:00am and the other leaving at 12:00pm. Both PC CEO Chris Howe and AW CEO Corey Stanke were present when the Z JYCDAY1 08 left Jersey City.

[TCtrainguy17]

Today the AW announce it has bought a 15% share in the Ferrocaril Central Andino from investor Peruvian Capital. Peruvian Capital still owns a 67% share in FCCA. Railroad Development Corp. also owns 18% of the FCCA. According to an isider Peruvian Capital wishes to utilize the deep pockets of AW to keep FCCA up to date. Here is a RDC's website detailing FCCA operations http://www.rrdc.com/op_peru_fcca.html.

[DT&I]

M657-63 clear Jewett - DTCX 939 TSCR 670
M655-37 air brake test is good - TSCR 380 TSCR 8020 DTCX 935
M392-74 medium approach East Columbus - DTCX 940 TSCR 3825 TSCR 5004

[TCtrainguy17]

Been a long time since I posted on the Appalachian Western but recently our Roanoke heavy repair and rebuild shops outshopped C39-8R 3900, the first of 15 rebuilt C39-8, for Eastern Locomotive Leasing.

Also recently outshopped was the first of 40 Natural Gas powered C39-8N.

AW is planning on testing a four of the natural gas powered units between Mullens, WV and Charelston, WV. Another four will be tested between Chicago, IL and Marion, OH. The units will operate in pairs with a fuel tender in between.

[DT&I]

I love the 3915, the colors give it an ecofriendly feeling!

[TCtrainguy17]

ES44AC 4710, 4711, and 4712 were picked up from GE at Erie, PA today. They are the first of an order for 15 ES44AC placed by AW.

[TCtrainguy17]

Motive Power Update-
AW 4724 was delivered today completing the 15 unit GE ES44AC order. Also the first of 15 EMD SD70ACe's are expected to be delivered in early November.

[TCtrainguy17]

Motive Power update-
EMDX E1500 was outshopped from EMD's Muncie, IN shop today. E1500 is a 15,000 HP GF15C electric demonstrator that is to be tested on the ex Virginian electrified region along with LLCX CE19000-6W 407 and a soon to be releeased GE demenstrator.

[TCtrainguy17]

Motive Power Update-
New Power- Since the last update, 15 new SD70ACe were delivered by EMD over the course of November. Also, in early november GE delivered a brand new ES14E electric demonstrator. The three electric demonstrators have been working on the ex-Virginian electrified territory. Orders are expected to be placed as early as next week.

New Purchases- Mid December, AW repurchased 15 C39-8R, 40 natural gas powered C39-8N, and 30 SD45-3 back from ELLX. ELLX was then merged back into AW.

Rebuilds- The AW has or will be initiating several rebuild programs. All 41 C40-8 and C40-8W are going to be rebuilt and upgraded to tier +0 emissions standards. The 15 ex-BNSF GP30u are currently being rebuilt into road slugs. Other programs will be announced later.

Retirements- The 3 CCRCL were officially retired early this month and are pending disposition.

Storage- The 30 SD45-3, 15 C39-8R and 40 C39-8N recently repurchased from ELLX are currently stored serviceable in Elmore, WV.

[TCtrainguy17]

Motive Power Update-

New Orders- AW has announced a 14 unit order for EMD GF15C, a 14 unit order for GE ES14E, and a 14 unit order for LLC CE19000-6W. A 25 unit order was also placed with LLC for 25 SD55H.

Rebuilds- AW has shipped 5 SD60 to Progress Rail for conversion to PR43C. 30 SD22ECO have been ordered from EMD and will be built using SD45-3 cores.

[DT&I]

The last of your SD55H's have been completed, they will ship out as a group tomorrow for Pitt.

[TCtrainguy17]

News Bulletin- All Q JYCPIT and Q PITJYC will be terminated. Q JYCPIT will changed to Q JYCCLE and routed from Jersey City, NJ to Cleveland, OH where it will be interchanged with the TSCR. Q CLEJYC will be add as a counterpart to Q JYCCLE. Effective Wednesday 3/13/13, 12:00AM EDT.

[TCtrainguy17]

Motive Power Update-

Deliveries- Lima Locomotive Company has delivered 25 SD55H numbered 5000-5024 and 14 CE19000-6W numbered E1901-E1914. All have been inspected and released for regular road service.

Retirements- 15 E44a have been officially retired and stored in Elmore, WV. E5000 and E5009 are at Princeton, WV to have modifications made according to M&N specifications.

Rebuilds- The SD22ECO rebuilds have been changed to SD32ECO. All GP30u have been converted to Road Slugs. Former TSCR F40PH 3333-3336 are getting an overhaul and special paint job in preparation for a soon to be announced project.

For Sale- CCRCL 2317-2319 (Control Car Remote Control Locomotive) have been put up for sale along with 15 recently rebuilt C39-8R.