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How much for the C39-8R's and what was rebuilt on them?

DT&I wrote:How much for the C39-8R's and what was rebuilt on them?

$275,000 a piece. They went through a complete overhaul including electronics upgraded to Evolution Series standards. They are basically brand new.

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

DT&I wrote:How much for the C39-8R's and what was rebuilt on them?

$275,000 a piece. They went through a complete overhaul including electronics upgraded to Evolution Series standards. They are basically brand new.

Can you keep DTCX in mind? We may want those...

DT&I wrote:

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

DT&I wrote:How much for the C39-8R's and what was rebuilt on them?

$275,000 a piece. They went through a complete overhaul including electronics upgraded to Evolution Series standards. They are basically brand new.

Can you keep DTCX in mind? We may want those...

Sure thing. Just let us know if you do.

whoops! our Evitts Creek yard switcher just radioed that we forgot to return the cars that came with #4800. Well, they are at the interchange now and ready for pickup.

Can the newly formed Detroit Southern RR have trackage rights on your former B&O line between Midland City and Cincinnati? We'd be running about 2-4 trains a day over your track to terminate in Cincinnati. We could also interchange at Midland City, if you wish...

heartlandguy wrote:Can the newly formed Detroit Southern RR have trackage rights on your former B&O line between Midland City and Cincinnati? We'd be running about 2-4 trains a day over your track to terminate in Cincinnati. We could also interchange at Midland City, if you wish...

Trackage rights granted, it's not a busy line so there shouldn't be any problems. When was the Detroit Southern RR formed? I seemed to have missed it.

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

heartlandguy wrote:Can the newly formed Detroit Southern RR have trackage rights on your former B&O line between Midland City and Cincinnati? We'd be running about 2-4 trains a day over your track to terminate in Cincinnati. We could also interchange at Midland City, if you wish...

Trackage rights granted, it's not a busy line so there shouldn't be any problems. When was the Detroit Southern RR formed? I seemed to have missed it.

I haven't posted the thread about it yet. It started in February, and the operation starts on April 1st from Flat Rock, MI to Cincinnati, OH.

Ok, if you're ready, we can send some engines to be repaired up the Security Branch to your Hagerstown Shops. We can send them up tomorrow if you want.

ES44AH wrote:Ok, if you're ready, we can send some engines to be repaired up the Security Branch to your Hagerstown Shops. We can send them up tomorrow if you want.

Sure, we can get right on them whenever they arrive.

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

ES44AH wrote:Ok, if you're ready, we can send some engines to be repaired up the Security Branch to your Hagerstown Shops. We can send them up tomorrow if you want.

Sure, we can get right on them whenever they arrive.

Alright, they will sent tomorrow afternoon.

Our ex-WM locomotives are at the interchange on the Security Branch. The consist is made of: BL-2s 81 and 82, F7a #230, 236, and 237, F7b #401, GP9 #25, 26, 31, and GP35 #3579. They are in fair condition, but the GP9s need engine work and #230 needs new motors. We want them to remain in WM colors. #401, #31, and #3579 are in Circus, #236 and 237 have te Fireball, and the rest have Speed lettering. Thanks for the help.

ES44AH wrote:Our ex-WM locomotives are at the interchange on the Security Branch. The consist is made of: BL-2s 81 and 82, F7a #230, 236, and 237, F7b #401, GP9 #25, 26, 31, and GP35 #3579. They are in fair condition, but the GP9s need engine work and #230 needs new motors. We want them to remain in WM colors. #401, #31, and #3579 are in Circus, #236 and 237 have te Fireball, and the rest have Speed lettering. Thanks for the help.

They got picked today. We'll let you know when each one gets finished. Also C39-8R lease units 3903-3906, 3910, and 3914 got dropped for interchange.

Press Release- The Appalachian Western Railway (AW) and the Toledo, St. Louis & Chicago Railway (TSCR) have agreed to consolidate under a single parent corporation called Northern Consolidated Transportation (NorCon). Each railroad will be operated as a subsidiary, retaining it's own identity and motive power. But all trackage and motive power is open for use by both railroads. In order to avoid confusion, symbols have been standardized. The main reason is attributed to the major benefit of streamlined operations. This will go into effect at 24:00 tonight.

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

ES44AH wrote:Our ex-WM locomotives are at the interchange on the Security Branch. The consist is made of: BL-2s 81 and 82, F7a #230, 236, and 237, F7b #401, GP9 #25, 26, 31, and GP35 #3579. They are in fair condition, but the GP9s need engine work and #230 needs new motors. We want them to remain in WM colors. #401, #31, and #3579 are in Circus, #236 and 237 have te Fireball, and the rest have Speed lettering. Thanks for the help.

They got picked today. We'll let you know when each one gets finished. Also C39-8R lease units 3903-3906, 3910, and 3914 got dropped for interchange.

great thanks.

ES44AH wrote:

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

ES44AH wrote:Our ex-WM locomotives are at the interchange on the Security Branch. The consist is made of: BL-2s 81 and 82, F7a #230, 236, and 237, F7b #401, GP9 #25, 26, 31, and GP35 #3579. They are in fair condition, but the GP9s need engine work and #230 needs new motors. We want them to remain in WM colors. #401, #31, and #3579 are in Circus, #236 and 237 have te Fireball, and the rest have Speed lettering. Thanks for the help.

They got picked today. We'll let you know when each one gets finished. Also C39-8R lease units 3903-3906, 3910, and 3914 got dropped for interchange.

great thanks.

We got the C39-8Rs earlier this evening and they have been put into service.

I forgot, can you put in steam generators in the F-units? WM took them out shortly before selling them to us.

ES44AH wrote:I forgot, can you put in steam generators in the F-units? WM took them out shortly before selling them to us.

Unfortunatly we aren't able to put in steam generators. But we can add a newer form of HEP instead?

TCtrainguy17 wrote:

ES44AH wrote:I forgot, can you put in steam generators in the F-units? WM took them out shortly before selling them to us.

Unfortunatly we aren't able to put in steam generators. But we can add a newer form of HEP instead?

yeah thats fine, we want them to be used for both freight and commuter service.

Press Release-
The STB has approved the merging of the Iowa Pacific into the Appalachian Western Railway, which is part of NorCon. All assets will be merged into the Appalachian Western at 01:00 on April 12.