This was originally posted in the "Trip Reports" section:
EWRice wrote:Hope you all got the pictures and videos of 24 that you wanted. I got word yesterday that she's been sold. I tried to keep her in west michigan, but that did not work out. I guess she's going to a new life at some papermill.
SD80MAC wrote:24 has been sold to International Paper in Franklin, VA.
Will 24 still be in GR this Friday? I will be passing through town and wanted to take a few photos. Will it be parked in the yard around 5-6 p.m, or will it be in the engine house? If not I will try to visit her in her new home. Sad to hear she's leaving us.
It's been parked outside next to the engine house for some time. I'll post if I see it setting on the interchange track. Photo op isn't very good, partially blocked by inbound hoppers.
It will be sad when she leaves. I had hopes of being able to work on that one. No such luck. Almost as sad as when 179 left Muskegon and 180 was scrapped.
Anyone that didn't have it pointed out notice the K5LA got swapped for a backwards Leslie?
1223 OUT! President and Founder of the Buck Creek Central, the Rolling River Route! (2012-2017) President and Founder of the Lamberton Valley Railroad, The Tin Plate Road! Proudly railfanning with Asperger's since 1996.
Raildudes dad wrote:I believe it's in the house. The 3885 is parked outside on the engine house lead
Why would they swap the horn?
1223 OUT! President and Founder of the Buck Creek Central, the Rolling River Route! (2012-2017) President and Founder of the Lamberton Valley Railroad, The Tin Plate Road! Proudly railfanning with Asperger's since 1996.
Because the employees like the Nathan 5 chime. I agree with them. If I was selling a loco I would certainly send it down the road with my least favorite horn, or none at all.
EWRice wrote:Because the employees like the Nathan 5 chime. I agree with them. If I was selling a loco I would certainly send it down the road with my least favorite horn, or none at all.
Sticking it to the man lmao
According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible.
Robertrains wrote:Does anyone know how much longer MMRR GP9 #24 will remain at the GRE yard?
No, but raildude's dad said he'd post when he sees it on the interchange track waiting to head out. A GLLX engine from north carolina was due to arrive in Hartford MI today.. it has been on CSX for 2 months, traveling from North Carolina.. finally arriving... gotta guess it'll take a while to get where it's going
Super Chief wrote:Thanks there were reports it was gone and a trackmobile had replaced it. Then it was at Moline so appreciate confirming.
That was an error on my part. I went to the wrong industry. I was too far north.
1223 OUT! President and Founder of the Buck Creek Central, the Rolling River Route! (2012-2017) President and Founder of the Lamberton Valley Railroad, The Tin Plate Road! Proudly railfanning with Asperger's since 1996.
