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Cost of Used Locomotives
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:16 PM
Anybody have a good read on the cost of decent power these days?

A few months ago a good GP10 was bringing $75,000. Three years ago, the same unit was worth $110,000. Anybody got any other good reference numbers?

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Cost of Used Locomotives
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:16 PM
Anybody have a good read on the cost of decent power these days?

A few months ago a good GP10 was bringing $75,000. Three years ago, the same unit was worth $110,000. Anybody got any other good reference numbers?

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:23 PM
Johny H, the transportation superviser at a local cement plant had a chance to buy a SD-40 for $85,000. It had alot of hours on it and was blowing oil. It ran but needed rebuilt. Instead he picked up a GE U something from a broker. It was a ex conrail that ran great. Price paid $75,000.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:23 PM
Johny H, the transportation superviser at a local cement plant had a chance to buy a SD-40 for $85,000. It had alot of hours on it and was blowing oil. It ran but needed rebuilt. Instead he picked up a GE U something from a broker. It was a ex conrail that ran great. Price paid $75,000.
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Posted by kenneo on Monday, July 21, 2003 1:45 AM
About 10 years ago, 567 series power (GP/SD7, F7, E7, E8, E9, GP/SD9, F9, GP20, GP30, SD24, GP/SD 35) had former SP SD9's going for $35,000 or so depending on condition and the number of parts left on them.
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Posted by kenneo on Monday, July 21, 2003 1:45 AM
About 10 years ago, 567 series power (GP/SD7, F7, E7, E8, E9, GP/SD9, F9, GP20, GP30, SD24, GP/SD 35) had former SP SD9's going for $35,000 or so depending on condition and the number of parts left on them.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 21, 2003 12:55 PM
Hey Kenneo-

Tell me those are the fully loaded prices with leather seats and cofee machines
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 21, 2003 12:55 PM
Hey Kenneo-

Tell me those are the fully loaded prices with leather seats and cofee machines
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 21, 2003 5:36 PM
No Kev, they are not. When someone wants to sell a SD-40, there's a reason!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 21, 2003 5:36 PM
No Kev, they are not. When someone wants to sell a SD-40, there's a reason!!
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Posted by kenneo on Monday, July 21, 2003 10:07 PM
No, Kevin, sorry. Just guarenteed operable for a least one run!
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Posted by kenneo on Monday, July 21, 2003 10:07 PM
No, Kevin, sorry. Just guarenteed operable for a least one run!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:53 AM
For used locos, passenger cars, speeders, etc., check OzarkMountainRailcar.com
They have alot of older geeps, and 5 Alcos right now. They don't have much GE (hard to find a decent old U-boat), I especially like to check out the passenger equipment for sale. It is a pretty organized website and fun to look at the older stuff available.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:53 AM
For used locos, passenger cars, speeders, etc., check OzarkMountainRailcar.com
They have alot of older geeps, and 5 Alcos right now. They don't have much GE (hard to find a decent old U-boat), I especially like to check out the passenger equipment for sale. It is a pretty organized website and fun to look at the older stuff available.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:59 AM
Jim-

Thanks. I have looked there, but I find their pricing on most locomotives to be well above the market price. That may not be true on the RS-2s and RS-3s, but those are museum pieces or junk anyhow... The GP7s and GP9s are well above market now.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:59 AM
Jim-

Thanks. I have looked there, but I find their pricing on most locomotives to be well above the market price. That may not be true on the RS-2s and RS-3s, but those are museum pieces or junk anyhow... The GP7s and GP9s are well above market now.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:09 AM
Limitedclear , Hello, at least it is a starting point for info, hey they are like used cars, haggle (and don't forget to kick the tires lol). Have a great day, stay safe.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:09 AM
Limitedclear , Hello, at least it is a starting point for info, hey they are like used cars, haggle (and don't forget to kick the tires lol). Have a great day, stay safe.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 2:31 PM
Another point of reference I just got. Good used GP39-2, former MKT, UP $175,000.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 2:31 PM
Another point of reference I just got. Good used GP39-2, former MKT, UP $175,000.

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Posted by Trainnut484 on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 5:18 PM
Question...How big are your backyards? LOL. Sowwie couldn't resist[:p][:D]
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Posted by Trainnut484 on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 5:18 PM
Question...How big are your backyards? LOL. Sowwie couldn't resist[:p][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 5:31 PM
Rio Grande sold one of there F7's for $1 to a local museum.
WHAT A DEAL!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 5:31 PM
Rio Grande sold one of there F7's for $1 to a local museum.
WHAT A DEAL!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 6:34 PM
My backyard is about 26 miles long and 50' wide, give or take with these two funny long steel things down the middle...

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 6:34 PM
My backyard is about 26 miles long and 50' wide, give or take with these two funny long steel things down the middle...

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 6:45 PM
You may want to contact Mr. Powell Felix <ibcx@webworks2000.net> for prices.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 6:45 PM
You may want to contact Mr. Powell Felix <ibcx@webworks2000.net> for prices.

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