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by Theglcboy69
Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLC RR
Replies: 71
Views: 19607

Re: GLC RR

Since November 2022, GLC has been using crew-specific symbols to ID trains. The classic OSTN/ONTN/CSTN/CNTN have been done away with by GLC. Symbols would be OWO-1 for the first crew out of Owosso, CAD-1 for out of cadillac etc For simple railfanning, it’s still easier to use OSTN etc… Also sometim...
by Theglcboy69
Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Watco possibly buying GLC?
Replies: 7
Views: 2817

Watco possibly buying GLC?

Heard a rumor Watco was currently in talks to buy GLC...has anyone actually heard about this or is it just a rumor?
by Theglcboy69
Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: GLC getting rid of alco trucks!?
Replies: 17
Views: 7425

GLC getting rid of alco trucks!?

I was talking to a source of mine from this particular railroad and he was telling me that glc is throwing around the idea of upgrading the gp35 trucks sets. Has anyone else heard that? What is everyone's thoughts on this?
by Theglcboy69
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:23 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Great lakes central heritage units
Replies: 22
Views: 10070

Re: Great lakes central heritage units

Watco holds a preferred equity stake in Federated Capital. https://www.progressiverailroading.com/short_lines_regionals/news/Watco-realigns-upper-management-gains-equity-stake-in-Federated-Capital-Holdings--38491 Yes that was the case but that article was wrote in 2013. So is that still the case no...
by Theglcboy69
Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Great lakes central heritage units
Replies: 22
Views: 10070

Re: Great lakes central heritage units

Well according to my inside source GLC is in no way shape or form owned by watco anymore
by Theglcboy69
Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Great lakes central heritage units
Replies: 22
Views: 10070

Great lakes central heritage units

Who would help petition GLC to paint the 385 in the old AA orange paint scheme? If not AA orange I would settle for TSBY yellow! That is my dream to see a GLC heritage unit. Who's with me✊🏿