CSX letting INRR borrow 2 AC4400's in exchange for 5 SD40-2's

[techguy57]

Chief-
My understanding is since RCA/Thompson left Bloomington the primary run on INRD's mainline is coal to both the Stout power plant and the Perry power plant in Indy, that is unless that has changed recently. That's pretty much how it was when I was living in Bloomfield. INRD used to run at night in order to maximize efficiency on the line(power plants unloaded the coal during the day) so I'm guessing they still do. Given that coal service has been there #1 source of revenue all along I think the AC4400 will probably find a home in Switz City.

Mike

[Anonymous]

I'm talking about the inrd line south out of indy i live like 15 miles from it but haven't seen a train on it in years. Now i see their transfer jobs in indy all the time mainly at avon they seem to get in around us all time while we wait to get in the yard i'm sure it's because we have 100 cars and they have 30. I did see q360 leaving avon the other day for cincy with 4 inrd sd40's so i looked in the computer and yes they are using 4 of em em the q360/q361 service thats interesting i wonder how they are handling the tonnage i haven't worked over there in a while i bet those dudes would rather have the ac's.

[techguy57]

QUOTE: i'll believe it when i see it on the tracks but it been years since i've seen a train over there

Big chief- Could you please clarify what line you are talking about? Not about INRD's line, are you?

Mike

[jabrown1971]

When I worked for the INRD, we talked about how the SD40-2's would tear up the rail, of course back then they had SD18's and GP16's. CSX power frequently visted the south (west) end of the RR. CSX T540 ran to Hoosier Energy two or three times a week and occasional grain extras would come on line with CSX locos and all. I saw the AC's just the other day. I am sure that Mr Hoback knows exactly what he is doing, of course please remember, CSX does have a part ownership in the INRD...............kinda makes Indy a one and a half railroad town

[Anonymous]

1st off the indianapolis-cincy service lane isn't that busy. Q360 and q361 have all but assigned not always the same but 2 cw44ac or 70 macs or something. And the Q670 and 671 gets all kinda stuff out of st louis or western power goin back there. all the other trains the dirt and the grain trains power sd40 is the smallest power on the road due to the tonnage and hills. now all the gloom and doom and know it alls will say well csx is cutting back . but the power on that line is better than it has been for a while , the trains are heavy but the powrs good. NOw the inrd uses those sd40's on their coal trains i guess and i bet its hilly around bloomington and such so the ac's would be a good idea i live fairly close i'll believe it when i see it on the tracks but it been years since i've seen a train over there

[fuzzybroken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by techguy57

Of course if anyone hears that there is a INRR SD-40 near the Chicago area please let me know. I'll call in to work and follow it until I get a good pic!

Mike

Even cooler would be one of these showing up with other CSX power on the CP in Milwaukee!!! Or the UP, when I'm watching that railroad!!!

-Mark
http://www.geocities.com/fuzzybroken

[edbenton]

I don't know about the ALCO's wobble but considering that I have seen Railkings shake like a leaf. I would take the ALCO anytime. Plus the trackwork makes a difference in the ride of a train.

[mvlandsw]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan

QUOTE: Originally posted by mvlandsw

Just what we need on CSX !! More junk SD40's to ride on.

At least CSX isn't getting Alcos or really old C30-7s.

I would like to see some Alco's again. I haven't been on one of those since the B&O switchers and the WM RS's left. I like the GE's better than SD40's too.

[Junctionfan]

Alcos wobble too much and don't run all that good. I would rather use a Railking than an Alco.

[techguy57]

Interesting Note: If they did in fact send 5 Sd-40-2s to CSX that would be all of them but one according to the "unofficial" website. I guess with the 38ACs they have it covered.

mike

[techguy57]

The belief that managment is probably just doing their homework is most likely right. INRR is most likely looking toward the future and I'm betting they are looking to see if the ACs will save them any money in the long run. My guess is that they will save money because the power of ACs will probably handle their road movements which should give them a little more flexibility in their local schedules. I'd sure like to see one of the AC's crossing Tulip Trestle or parked in their Switz City loco shops. Of course if anyone hears that there is a INRR SD-40 near the Chicago area please let me know. I'll call in to work and follow it until I get a good pic!

Mike

[edbenton]

Don't let tha Arkansas and Missouri Railroad hear you say anything bad about ALCO's since that is what the entire fleet is made of.

[Junctionfan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mvlandsw

Just what we need on CSX !! More junk SD40's to ride on.

At least CSX isn't getting Alcos or really old C30-7s.

[spbed]

Well maybe they will shortly turn up on the Rochelle ot Ft. Madison cams. [:o)][:D]

Originally posted by mvlandsw
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Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR  Austin TX Sub

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