1987 WI&I Locomotive Roster

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1987 WI&I Locomotive Roster

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Sticking with the theme of the late 80's on the WI&I, here is a complete engine roster in numerical order from April 1987.

EMD GP8 - 80-86 (80, 81, 83, 85 retired/off roster)
EMD GP9 - 90-99 (94, 96, 98 retired/off roster)
EMD GP15-1 - 150-166
EMD GP20 - 220-233 (221, 223, 227, 231 retired/off roster)
EMD GP38AC - 250-269 (258 retired after wreck)
EMD GP38-2 - 270-299 (285 retired after wreck)
EMD GP35 - 350-361 (354 retired)
EMD SD38AC - 380-385
EMD SD40 - 400-424 (405 retired after wreck)
EMD GP40-2 - 450-475
EMD GP60 - 600-607
EMD SD9 - 900-906 (901 retired)
GE B30-7 - 1250-1255
GE B36-7 - 1300-1311
GE C30-7 - 1600-1619 (1610 retired)
GE C32-8 - 1723-1724 (Built as test units by GE)
GE C40-8 - 2100-2139 (Brand new in April 1987)
GE B23-7 - 2515-2525 (2517 retired)
EMD SD40-2 - 3200-3364 (3219, 3267, 3299 and 3351 retired/off roster)
EMD SD45 - 3500-3533 (3505 and 3521 retired)
EMD SD45-2 - 3534-3537 (Purchased from Conrail in 1982, all former EL)
EMD SD40-2 - 5530-5534 (Purchased from NS in 1986, all former N&W high hoods)
EMD SD60 - 9000-9031
EMD SD60M - 9032-9039

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Re: 1987 WI&I Locomotive Roster

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I'm curious how you determined how many locomotives you'd need?

When I calculate mine I rate each assignment for power (tractive effort, horse power, etc.) and type (4 vs. 6 axle, turbo vs. non, etc.) needs. Take into consideration logistics and shared usage possibilities (can a set be used on more than one job per 24 hours, etc.). Then, depending if its a small or large operation, add 10-25% more for extras, service schedules, surges in traffic, etc.

It gets hectic/interesting if your customers have very specific switching needs. For example, P&G might need 24/7 attention, Nucor may need scrap deliveries at 5am prompt, etc.

So if you have any info how you came up with your roster I'm ready to read it.
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