MSU E. Lansing

KenB · Unread post by **KenB** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:05 pm

Got word from a guy that NREX 1437 is going to East Lansing, MI. ASSume that it is going to MSU. Is this replaceing the GE?

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:06 pm

Very good possibility. The GE they have out there might be getting hard to maintain, and NREX 1437 is registered as a ex-IC SW14, built as IC 9333 a SW9 in November of 52'.

RRTTF · Unread post by **RRTTF** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:28 pm

I have it from a confidential, highly placed source the locomotive is going to Jackson and Lansing RR.

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:32 pm

RRTTF wrote:I have it from a confidential, highly placed source the locomotive is going to Jackson and Lansing RR.

I have to say if thats the case that would make a sweet addition to the JAIL roster. Mr. Dobronski has made a great motive power choice.

J T · Unread post by **J T** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:00 pm

Has it changed any since this shot a decade ago?

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:24 pm

From the most recent photos I have seen of her and that was on RRPA from 2007, No.

GTW6401 · Unread post by **GTW6401** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:30 pm

LTEX 1437 is more likely, which is a GP15-1. This is entirely possible since there is already GP15s in use on the Jackson and Lansing.

GLC 392 · Unread post by **GLC 392** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:54 pm

NREX 1437 arr. Louisville KY June 3, LTEX 1437 has no status so it has yet to be entered into the CSX system if it is heading to MSU, if its not in the system it wont be leaving Larry's till then.

Unread post by **AARR** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:50 am

If it is a GP15-1 then, as RRTTF said, it is for JAIL.

KenB · Unread post by **KenB** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:33 am

Well J.T. posted a shot of NREX 1437 and it sure looks like an SW14. Not sure how you get a GP15-1 out of that. Since it is NREX= National Ry. Equipment Co. I don't think it is coming from McDonald, Ohio, Larrys. I guess we will have to keep our eyes open.
Maybe if some one in Lansing swings by the MSU power plant they can ask. Also the Detroit TV says they are going to take down the smoke stack that has MSC on it. Get your photo's now.

Larry G · Unread post by **Larry G** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:48 am

KenB wrote: Maybe if some one in Lansing swings by the MSU power plant they can ask. Also the Detroit TV says they are going to take down the smoke stack that has MSC on it. Get your photo's now.

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps ... 1106040322Lansing Paper on the Demolition that has started. Hate to see it go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Photo from the paper of the start of demo:

Unread post by **AARR** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:09 am

KenB wrote:Well J.T. posted a shot of NREX 1437 and it sure looks like an SW14. Not sure how you get a GP15-1 out of that. Since it is NREX= National Ry. Equipment Co. I don't think it is coming from McDonald, Ohio, Larrys. I guess we will have to keep our eyes open.
Maybe if some one in Lansing swings by the MSU power plant they can ask. Also the Detroit TV says they are going to take down the smoke stack that has MSC on it. Get your photo's now.

The picture posted by JT is from a decade ago. NREX 1437 falls into current numbering scheme of GP15-1's two of which have already arrived to JAIL.

KenB · Unread post by **KenB** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:43 am

The GP15-1's came from Larrys Truck & Electric. This NREX unit is coming from National Ry. Equipment Co. Different company. Why would JAIL need an SW14 anywhey? They have two GP-9's and two GP15-1's. That should be more than enough power to power their trains and switch their customers.

MagnumForce · Unread post by **MagnumForce** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:31 pm

Hate to see it go, such a great landmark and conversation starter when with people who don't know the history of MSU.

Sparty On!

ns8401 · Unread post by **ns8401** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:34 am

AARR wrote:
KenB wrote:Well J.T. posted a shot of NREX 1437 and it sure looks like an SW14. Not sure how you get a GP15-1 out of that. Since it is NREX= National Ry. Equipment Co. I don't think it is coming from McDonald, Ohio, Larrys. I guess we will have to keep our eyes open.
Maybe if some one in Lansing swings by the MSU power plant they can ask. Also the Detroit TV says they are going to take down the smoke stack that has MSC on it. Get your photo's now.
The picture posted by JT is from a decade ago. NREX 1437 falls into current numbering scheme of GP15-1's two of which have already arrived to JAIL.

While it falls into the numbering scheme, Ken's right... it's an SW14, as NREX didn't get any former CR/NS GP15-1's that I'm aware of...

msurailfan · Unread post by **msurailfan** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:06 pm

from beal99 on an MSU forum:

Looks like it's heading for the plant.

Beal99 · Unread post by **Beal99** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:16 pm

hahah, small (internet) world

TrainWatcher · Unread post by **TrainWatcher** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:20 pm

Wow... thats amazing. Too bad the 44 tonner is doomed.

Y@ · Unread post by Y@ » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:38 pm

Good riddance to the 44-tonner, that thing looks sweet!

msurailfan · Unread post by **msurailfan** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:42 pm

Beal99 wrote:hahah, small (internet) world

Yea, I pointed you out on tRCMB a few weeks ago....I post as dubie7006

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