wrecked locomotive

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overall

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wrecked locomotive

Posted by overall on Saturday, July 29, 2006 8:10 PM

Anybody know if this locomotive was repaired or scapped?

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 29, 2006 8:22 PM

As far as I know, it was repared. I'm sure I've seen it at least twice...along with all other AC4400's CSX owns.

Matt

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adrianspeeder

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From: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE
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Posted by adrianspeeder on Saturday, July 29, 2006 8:23 PM

That'll buff out...

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BaltACD

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, July 29, 2006 9:20 PM

That damage to a $2M locomotive is basically superficial. A week or two in the shop and back out hauling freight.

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locomutt

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, July 29, 2006 10:36 PM

It's listed on the most recent roster as active/in service.

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