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Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Sep 10 2005 8:49 AM

Just wondering how everyone feels about one of my favorite railrads.

The MRL might not be a class one, but it rocks!

LONG LIVE THEIR 645s !(SD/F45s)

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Sep 10 2005 8:17 PM

Yeah, I like 'em a bit.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Sat, Sep 10 2005 9:26 PM

I like them.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Sep 11 2005 4:45 PM

MRL's great. Can't wait for Tower 55 ACe's painted for MRL. I might have to buy some just for kicks and giggles.

Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Sep 11 2005 5:12 PM

Those ACES are a big step for the MRL

Too bad they will replace a few SD45s, my favorite lcomotives

Posted by espeefoamer

on Mon, Sep 12 2005 4:59 PM

Yes, I like the MRL. They have a traditional style paint scheme,and they have all those SD45s,and an F45.It's too bad the new SD70ACEs will replace these relics,but it means the railroad is doing well and expects traffic to increase[8D].

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Posted by wctransfer

on Mon, Sep 12 2005 7:21 PM

I like them too. Remind me a lot of WC. 3 of my favorite loco's are on their roster. SD45's F45's and SD40's! I dont think the ACe's will replace much, they need all they can get now.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Sep 14 2005 6:05 PM

WOW! so many MRL fans! I thought I was the only one! I say that because out here in the midewest people look at my MRL equpment and react like this:

Montana Rail LInk? You make that up, kid???[:O][;)][%-)][(-D]

Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Tue, Sep 20 2005 2:32 PM

Love it! I hope to go there very soon, and see my first SD70ACes, and SD45 galore!!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Sep 20 2005 3:33 PM

trainboyH16-44-

I was out in MRL country this past summer. It rocks![:D]

Chris[8D].. a HUGE MRL fan!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by ValorStorm

on Tue, Jan 17 2006 2:10 AM

I live in Missoula Montana. I can tell you that the MRL keeps their motive power spotless. Lately the "Gas Local" (the Montana Sausage Link) runs with an SD70ACe and an SD45. The ML & LM have been seen running with 2 ACes on the point. Early December I saw 4306 & 306 (ACe & SD45) tied up back-to-back at "the house." Deliberate?

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Jan 17 2006 11:48 AM

Cool!!! But I once saw a rather dirty F45 392...http://railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=121837

But, yes, for the most part, their stuff is quiete clean, I was out by you this summer, before all the ACes, and I hope to return soon!!

Posted by nssr9169

on Tue, Jan 17 2006 7:43 PM

I worship the tracks that the MRL operates on.

Posted by coborn35

on Tue, Jan 17 2006 8:20 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wctransfer
I dont think the ACe's will replace much, they need all they can get now.

Alec

Ummm, al the 645's will be gone by 2007-2008.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Wed, Jan 18 2006 12:59 PM

Actually no, they are keeping a lot of their best 645s, Max......