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The units that the railroad purchase. They no doubt are maintaned under warranty by the builder. What does that include? What if the railroad purchased there engines without a warranty? How much would a new unit cost? I am agast at the price of these units. I cannot understand why the secound hand unit trade (rebuilders) is at rock bottom. Example: You can purchase a SD-40 for around $85,000. Rebuild the engine, compressor, rewire the electrical cabinet. (I think thats what they call it) for another $100,000. Replace the motors with new ones and bearings for about worst case $200,000. Paint job 1 year warranty another $100,000. <br /> So for around $500,000 you can have yourself a very good unit. Now sell this unit for around $750,000. That is not a bad profit. Am I way out of the ball park? <br /> TIM A <br /> I hope this does'nt sound like babble. I get that way when I smell profit.
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