I was checking out the BNSF yard at Willmar MN today and noticed that there are about 24 locomotives (numbered 8100 series) that are wrapped in white plastic. I know they have been there for at least two months. Does anyone know what is up with these?
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Considering that they've been wrapped, I would assume that BNSF has them in long-term storage pending future sale.
Those would be the Old SD60M's from the BN more than likely going to be sold but to which RR. CN that has bought about all the old DC power it can for the last few Years. UP needing Cores for the SD59M program CP for the same thing with their Huge order of them. Time will tell. BNSF olny orders enough EMD to keep GE honest anymore on Price.
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