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Anonymous
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How much do they cost?
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:38 AM
Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?
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How much do they cost?
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:38 AM
Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?
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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:57 AM
I'm sure it would depend on different factors, such as railroad-specified options, trade-in units (do they still do that?), etc. But you're in the vicinity of two million bucks per unit for an AC unit like that.

(From what I've heard about the SD90MACs, though, EMD couldn't give 'em away any more!)

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:57 AM
I'm sure it would depend on different factors, such as railroad-specified options, trade-in units (do they still do that?), etc. But you're in the vicinity of two million bucks per unit for an AC unit like that.

(From what I've heard about the SD90MACs, though, EMD couldn't give 'em away any more!)

Carl

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Posted by wabash1 on Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:03 AM
I have ran both units and ill take the 90 anyday over the ge 44. i will say tis the ge model was better than exspected and did pretty good. but for the power and the time it got to track speed the 90 was the winner.
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Posted by wabash1 on Thursday, September 25, 2003 9:03 AM
I have ran both units and ill take the 90 anyday over the ge 44. i will say tis the ge model was better than exspected and did pretty good. but for the power and the time it got to track speed the 90 was the winner.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:35 PM
Wabash,
You stated that the 90MACS get up to track speed faster than the GEs, but what is the average time it takes to get a engine up to track speed, taking into consideration the size, terrian and weigh of the train.

Larry
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:35 PM
Wabash,
You stated that the 90MACS get up to track speed faster than the GEs, but what is the average time it takes to get a engine up to track speed, taking into consideration the size, terrian and weigh of the train.

Larry
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 9:34 PM
I have a website for you to see but it is all older stuff. I enjoy seeing it even though it is older and overpriced.

http://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com/

Mind you this isn't the new stuff.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 5, 2003 9:34 PM
I have a website for you to see but it is all older stuff. I enjoy seeing it even though it is older and overpriced.

http://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com/

Mind you this isn't the new stuff.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 6, 2003 10:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by scoopca

Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?


LOL....why? Want one for the backyard choo choo???

LC
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 6, 2003 10:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by scoopca

Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?


LOL....why? Want one for the backyard choo choo???

LC
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Posted by dehusman on Monday, October 6, 2003 4:54 PM
About $2.5 mill plus or minus options.

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Posted by dehusman on Monday, October 6, 2003 4:54 PM
About $2.5 mill plus or minus options.

Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 8:14 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

QUOTE: Originally posted by scoopca

Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?


LOL....why? Want one for the backyard choo choo???

LC


Oh can you imagine, SD90MAC in the back yard[:D] Go out every morning and crank 'er up, run the rpm up and vibrate the windows out of the house, ooohhhhhh the power (said with a very Homer Simpsonish twang) mmmmmm,

Oh my, sorry, I got a bit foamy there for a minute. (it would be pretty cool though)

Jeff
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 8:14 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

QUOTE: Originally posted by scoopca

Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?


LOL....why? Want one for the backyard choo choo???

LC


Oh can you imagine, SD90MAC in the back yard[:D] Go out every morning and crank 'er up, run the rpm up and vibrate the windows out of the house, ooohhhhhh the power (said with a very Homer Simpsonish twang) mmmmmm,

Oh my, sorry, I got a bit foamy there for a minute. (it would be pretty cool though)

Jeff
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 9:57 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by valleytenderfoot

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

QUOTE: Originally posted by scoopca

Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?


LOL....why? Want one for the backyard choo choo???

LC


Oh can you imagine, SD90MAC in the back yard[:D] Go out every morning and crank 'er up, run the rpm up and vibrate the windows out of the house, ooohhhhhh the power (said with a very Homer Simpsonish twang) mmmmmm,

Oh my, sorry, I got a bit foamy there for a minute. (it would be pretty cool though)

Jeff


Tool Time with a railroad twist. auugggggh augghhhhhhh aughhhhhhhh
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 9:57 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by valleytenderfoot

QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear

QUOTE: Originally posted by scoopca

Does anyone out there know how much the various railroads pay for AC4400's and SD90MAC's?


LOL....why? Want one for the backyard choo choo???

LC


Oh can you imagine, SD90MAC in the back yard[:D] Go out every morning and crank 'er up, run the rpm up and vibrate the windows out of the house, ooohhhhhh the power (said with a very Homer Simpsonish twang) mmmmmm,

Oh my, sorry, I got a bit foamy there for a minute. (it would be pretty cool though)

Jeff


Tool Time with a railroad twist. auugggggh augghhhhhhh aughhhhhhhh
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