Current Wisconsin Central Roster

[wcfan4ever]

ex-WC 4501 that was sold to Larry's Truck and Electric is being stripped currently and then will be scrapped. Hard to believe LTE held onto this loco this long already.

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wcfan4ever

Just also found out that the WC 1502, the last remaining WC GP7 is service was delivered to Woodcrest DIT! This may be another end of an era for WC equipment and former Algoma Central GP7's!

The 1502 was returned to service the following day. Now, it looks like it is done fore good. The WC 1502 was DIT to Woodcrest following some problems with the main generator. Now it appears as if all the former Algoma Central GP7Lm's are done for.

Also, 2 SD45's were moved DIT to Woodcrest...reason, unknown.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know how much longer NS will have their batch of WC's on lease? I have noticed that 5 of them have returned to CN, 6605,6619,6621,7551 & 7637?

Currently on NS is:
6601,6611,6615,6625,7504,7507,7515,7517,7518,7531 & 7532


NS has also been leasing out around a dozen MRL SD45's also.

Andrew

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainman68

Does anyone know how much longer NS will have their batch of WC's on lease? I have noticed that 5 of them have returned to CN, 6605,6619,6621,7551 & 7637?

Currently on NS is:
6601,6611,6615,6625,7504,7507,7515,7517,7518,7531 & 7532


NS has also been leasing out around a dozen MRL SD45's also.

Andrew

I'm not sure how long they will be on lease yet. There is a good chance that they will spend the rest of thier life on the NS or in the CN Lease fleet until they die. I have noticed most SD45's are on lease including another on on the UP in California:http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=93917

[wcfan4ever]

Just read on the internet that the WC 3007 (GP40) is at NRE Dixmoor. I am guessing it is there for repairs of some sort or something else.

[wcfan4ever]

Moved to IC Woodcrest:
WC 1552 - popped water and govenor oil buttons...might return in CN paint
WC 6497
WC 6594

WC 3007 was out shopped from NRE Dixmoor with engine change-out

WC 1562 and WC 1563 are headed to NRE Dixmoor for repairs of some sort

WC 1502 was offically retired from the CN roster

There are also many other WC SD45's are Woodcrest in storage. I dont know the numbers of them. One I believe is WC 6578? If someone could find out the numbers, that would be great.

[Anonymous]

Its my understanding that the WC unit #2500 was sent down to Woodcrest last year,and presumely scrapped. Then I have heard from some people say that this unit was repaired and is now in Stevens Point,or up in the Wasuau,Wi area. If this is so,then how come that unit has NOT passed through here in Fond Du Lac, on the CN main?[banghead] My reason for asking is that I live 50 yards away from the mainline, and so far that unit has not been seen coming through here at all, and I have set up a video camera for 8-10 hours per day so as not to miss any action while at work. The only WC units of "rarity" are the "State of Wisconsin" unit, both Operation Lifesaver units,the usual SD45's,and various CN and IC units. This pass weekend,went up to Appleton,and saw from Highway 41 an ex B&LE unit lettered for the DMIR.Did not get the number, though it was the last unit in a 3 locomotive unit set, pulling a double stack train heading North.

[Noah Hofrichter]

From what I understand from the WCinfo Group is that 2500 is most definately alive and well, and in the Stevens Point area was put there last on 2/12, unless it's left, which I haven't seen. Dave can confirm, but that's what I know.

Noah

[joegreen]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cnwfan11

This pass weekend,went up to Appleton,and saw from Highway 41 an ex B&LE unit lettered for the DMIR.Did not get the number, though it was the last unit in a 3 locomotive unit set, pulling a double stack train heading North.

I have seen that loco a few times on the BNSF. its probably DMIR 869 an SD38AC

[wcfan4ever]

The WC 2500 is alive and well. It is working in the Stevens Point to Wausau area. It was moved back up there a few weeks ago after repairs.

-Also, I forgot to mention that the WC 1558 is also down at Woodcrest with engine or main generator problems.

[Anonymous]

While its not trains, I did see a week or so ago while up in West Bend, WI I believe a WC Chevy pickup. Still had the WC name and badge on it. Pretty neat and definatly caught my eye.

Steve

[wcfan4ever]

Reported on YahooGroups: WCInfo:
SW1500`s 1562, and 1563 have arrived at NRE Dixmoor for repairs. 1562 is in for
a main generator change out, 1563 has a bad order, blown engine. The 1563 has
been in storage almost two years, with its cab windows, and doors open. The cab
interior looks to be in no better condition than a scrap line locomotive.
Hopefully these two will get a badly need repaint in, and out.

WC 3007 should be back in service soon, CSX was delivering it to the IC today.

[wcfan4ever]

I have just found out the the ex-WC 2555 that was sold to the Wisconsin Great Northern is no longer on property. It was sold to the Northern Plains Railroad as thier NPRR 3509! I will try to find a photo of it somewhere on the internet.

[wcfan4ever]

Not locomotive related but I found out that quite a few ex-WC boxcars lettered WCCL were sold and are being restencilled but not repainted for Iowa Northern Railroad from what I understand.

[wcfan4ever]

Found some pictures of some old WC SW1500's!

http://www.morscher.com/rr/2004/20040219_01.jpg ex-WC 1554
http://www.morscher.com/rr/2004/20040228_05.jpg ex-WC 1554
http://www.morscher.com/rr/2004/20040228_06.jpg ex-WC 1555
http://www.morscher.com/rr/2004/20040509_03.jpg ex-WC 1555
http://www.morscher.com/rr/2004/20040601_01.jpg ex-WC 1556
http://www.morscher.com/rr/2004/20040601_02.jpg ex-WC 1556

[trolleyboy]

Hi does anybody know if any of the Algoma gp7's and 9's are still around.They were some of the last 7's and 9's built.hopefully something will be preserved for museum purposes. Rob

[wcfan4ever]

The Algoma Central GP7Lm's are all stored and retired. All but the 1502 were retired May of 2004 and the WC 1502 was recently retired. There are no plans to dotate them. They will most likely get the torch...[V][:(]

[wcfan4ever]

Anyone have any photos of the former WC locomotives working on a Georgia railroad? I think it was Georgia Southwestern?

Any other former WC locomotive sightings lately?

[railfan619]

I never knew that. The WC had so many loco's in it's fleet in fact I have only seen about half of those that were menchened in the list above.

[joegreen]

A few days ago I saw WC 6582 the third engine of three on M338 headed east to Chicago.

[Gluefinger]

Here's a current trace, sorted by railroad, and then location

WC 006550 SWAN LANDING AB 06 16 1310 E Departure ARN
WC 006602 HARVEY IL 05 23 0349 E Junction Delivery CN BNSF
WC 006621 STREATOR IL 02 19 0317 E Junction Delivery NS BNSF
WC 007517 BLUE ISLAND IL 06 12 0445 L Junction Delivery IHB BOCT
WC 001503 ALLENTON WI 05 05 0530 U Arrive In-Transit U70481 CN
WC 007585 ALLENTON WI 06 16 0150 U Arrive In-Transit U70481 CN
WC 003006 APPLETON WI 06 16 1735 U Arrive In-Transit L52981 CN
WC 002004 CAPREOL ON 05 21 0111 L Arrive In-Transit M30331 CAPREOL ON CN
WC 006006 CHAMPAIGN IL 06 16 1232 U Arrive In-Transit M34241 CN
WC 007507 CHICAGO IL 05 28 2322 U Junction Delivery NS CN
WC 006583 CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 06 16 1300 U Departure L51681 CN
WC 007637 CLEARING IL 06 15 1928 U Arrive In-Transit A44281 CN
WC 001561 DUBUQUE IA 06 09 0610 U Arrive In-Transit M33791 CN
WC 006595 EDMONTON AB 06 06 2146 U Arrive In-Transit Q11251 CN
WC 006521 EDSON AB 06 16 1823 U Departure Q10131 CN
WC 006556 ESCANABA MI 06 16 1944 U Arrive In-Transit U74181 CN
WC 007505 ESCANABA MI 06 16 1040 U Arrive In-Transit U74381 CN
WC 007527 ESCANABA MI 06 16 1944 U Arrive In-Transit U74181 CN
WC 007528 ESCANABA MI 06 16 1040 U Arrive In-Transit U74381 CN
WC 006619 FLAT ROCK MI 06 16 1438 U Arrive In-Transit M38461 CN
WC 007532 FLINT MI 06 16 0817 U Arrive In-Transit E24361 CN
WC 001560 FOND DU LAC WI 06 15 1001 U Arrive In-Transit A45281 CN
WC 002002 FOND DU LAC WI 06 08 1254 U Arrive In-Transit L52882 CN
WC 003025 FOND DU LAC WI 06 16 1936 U Arrive In-Transit A45391 CN
WC 003026 FOND DU LAC WI 06 16 1813 U Departure A40981 CN
WC 006596 FOND DU LAC WI 06 16 1732 U Arrive In-Transit A40881 CN
WC 007498 FOND DU LAC WI 06 13 1833 U Departure B77641 CN
WC 007499 FOND DU LAC WI 06 01 1155 U Arrive In-Transit L52881 CN
WC 007502 FOND DU LAC WI 06 16 1936 U Arrive In-Transit A45391 CN
WC 007520 FOND DU LAC WI 06 16 1949 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 007522 FOND DU LAC WI 06 16 1732 U Arrive In-Transit A40881 CN
WC 007506 FORT FRANCES ON 06 16 0835 U Arrive In-Transit M34441 CN
WC 007513 GLADSTONE MI 06 16 1215 U Departure L54381 CN
WC 002001 GREEN BAY WI 06 09 1016 U Arrive In-Transit A41681 CN
WC 003004 GREEN BAY WI 06 16 1451 U Arrive In-Transit A41681 CN
WC 003005 GREEN BAY WI 06 14 1431 U Arrive In-Transit L53681 CN
WC 003021 GREEN BAY WI 06 16 1451 U Arrive In-Transit A41681 CN
WC 006555 GREEN BAY WI 06 16 1930 U Arrive In-Transit A41231 CN
WC 006604 HORNEPAYNE ON 06 16 1820 U Arrive In-Transit M30331 CN
WC 007524 ISHPEMING MI 06 15 1815 U Arrive In-Transit L54081 CN
WC 006579 LANSING MI 06 16 2028 U Arrive In-Transit M39931 CN
WC 001558 MARKHAM IL 06 07 0910 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 002003 MARKHAM IL 06 06 1100 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 006591 MARKHAM IL 05 21 0655 U Arrive In-Transit A45961 CN
WC 006594 MARKHAM IL 06 14 1859 U Arrive In-Transit E28161 CN
WC 006614 MARKHAM IL 06 15 1440 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 006616 MARKHAM IL 06 06 1100 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 007518 MARKHAM IL 06 14 0955 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 007606 MARKHAM IL 05 28 1313 U Arrive In-Transit Q11851 CN
WC 003007 MARSHFIELD WI 06 16 1800 U Arrive In-Transit L57181 CN
WC 002006 MAYS YARD LA 05 26 1305 U Arrive In-Transit L51671 CN
WC 007495 MELLEN WI 06 16 1830 U Departure L58481 CN
WC 003011 MILWAUKEE WI 06 15 1713 U Arrive In-Transit L51081 CN
WC 007526 MILWAUKEE WI 06 16 1554 U Arrive In-Transit L51081 CN
WC 007638 MILWAUKEE WI 06 16 1554 U Arrive In-Transit L51081 CN
WC 003000 MONTREAL TASCH PQ 06 01 1245 U Arrive In-Transit A40121 CN
WC 007551 MONTREAL TASCH PQ 06 16 2042 U Departure M32821 CN
WC 001552 NEENAH WI 06 13 2052 U Arrive In-Transit L52281 CN
WC 003009 NEENAH WI 06 15 1540 U Arrive In-Transit L52681 CN
WC 003012 NEENAH WI 06 15 0737 U Arrive In-Transit L53381 CN
WC 006002 NEENAH WI 06 16 1833 U Arrive In-Transit L53481 CN
WC 003018 NORTH IRONWOOD MI 06 16 1700 U Arrive In-Transit L58281 CN
WC 006497 PORT MANN (INC BC 06 16 0800 U Arrive In-Transit E20131 CN
WC 003003 POWERS MI 06 16 0331 U Arrive In-Transit L53681 CN
WC 007514 POWERS MI 06 12 2100 U Arrive In-Transit L54781 CN
WC 007525 POWERS MI 06 16 1830 U Arrive In-Transit L54781 CN
WC 007530 POWERS MI 06 16 1845 U Arrive In-Transit L54481 CN
WC 003023 SAULT STE MARI ON 06 16 1952 U Departure A41231 CN
WC 006004 SAULT STE MARI ON 06 16 1952 U Departure A41231 CN
WC 007523 SAULT STE MARI ON 06 16 1727 U A41181 CN
WC 003002 SCHILLER PARK IL 05 28 1517 U Arrive In-Transit L50091 CN
WC 003024 SCHILLER PARK IL 06 16 1827 U Arrive In-Transit L50191 CN
WC 006582 SCHILLER PARK IL 06 15 2222 U Arrive In-Transit G87641 CN
WC 006598 SCHILLER PARK IL 06 16 1933 U Departure A44391 CN
WC 006590 SOUTH ITASCA WI 06 16 0849 U Arrive In-Transit L56381 CN
WC 001564 STEVENS POINT WI 06 11 0820 U Arrive In-Transit Q11991 CN
WC 006503 STEVENS POINT WI 06 16 1913 U Arrive In-Transit A40681 CN
WC 006584 STEVENS POINT WI 06 15 2026 U Arrive In-Transit A40681 CN
WC 006597 STEVENS POINT WI 06 16 1823 U Departure L52281 CN
WC 006620 STEVENS POINT WI 06 16 1913 U Arrive In-Transit A40681 CN
WC 007496 STEVENS POINT WI 06 15 2026 U Arrive In-Transit A40681 CN
WC 007508 STEVENS POINT WI 06 15 2026 U Arrive In-Transit A40681 CN
WC 007512 STEVENS POINT WI 06 16 1745 U Departure L59181 CN
WC 007581 STEVENS POINT WI 06 15 2258 U Arrive In-Transit M34051 CN
WC 006587 SUPERIOR WI 06 15 1827 U Arrive In-Transit M34441 CN
WC 007519 SUPERIOR WI 06 16 0159 U Arrive In-Transit A40381 CN
WC 006003 SUSSEX WI 06 16 1415 U Arrive In-Transit U70081 CN
WC 003017 TROUT LAKE MI 06 16 0900 U Arrive In-Transit L54281 CN
WC 002005 WAUKESHA WI 06 16 1800 U Arrive In-Transit L50481 CN
WC 002500 WAUSAU WI 06 05 1540 U Arrive In-Transit A40781 CN
WC 003010 WAUSAU WI 06 16 1920 U Departure L58881 CN
WC 003022 WAUSAU WI 06 16 1920 U Departure L58881 CN
WC 007510 WINNIPEG SYMIN MB 06 16 1035 U Arrive In-Transit M34371 CN
WC 001559 WISCONSIN RAPI WI 06 14 0115 U Arrive In-Transit L59181 CN
WC 001565 WISCONSIN RAPI WI 06 09 1330 U Arrive In-Transit L57981 CN
WC 003027 WISCONSIN RAPI WI 06 16 1630 U Arrive In-Transit L57681 CN
WC 006001 WISCONSIN RAPI WI 06 16 0525 U Arrive In-Transit A40981 CN
WC 007500 WISCONSIN RAPI WI 06 16 0525 U Arrive In-Transit A40981 CN
WC 003014 BENSENVILLE IL 06 16 0643 L Arrive In-Transit CPRS
WC 006529 HARRISBURG PA 06 10 2130 L Junction Delivery NS CPRS
WC 006593 CHICAGO IL 06 08 1925 L Junction Received BOCT CSXT
WC 007509 CHICAGO IL 05 13 0929 L Junction Received BOCT CSXT
WC 006625 TORREON CU 06 16 0610 L Departure FXE
WC 007531 MERIDIAN MS 04 30 0729 L Junction Delivery NS KCS
WC 007501 NORTH BERGEN NJ 06 04 0517 E Arrive In-Transit NYSW
WC 006605 BUFFALO NY 03 09 0200 E Junction Delivery NS SB
WC 007589 BEVERLY IA 06 16 1713 U Departure MCBPR1 UP
WC 007511 CHICAGO IL 06 07 1334 U Junction Delivery CSXT UP
WC 006615 KANSAS CITY MO 02 15 0352 U Junction Delivery NS UP
WC 006005 LAREDO TX 06 15 2321 U Junction Delivery TFM UP
WC 006601 NEW ORLEANS LA 03 21 2012 U Junction Delivery NS UP
WC 007592 VALLEY JCT TX 06 16 0552 U Departure ALBWF1 UP

[gacuster]

Are any of the SDL39's still operating? I recall seeing them first in the Milwaukee Road orange and black paint before WC repainted them. Neat little locos....

[nanaimo73]

All 9 of the SDL39 should still be running on the Ferrocarril Pacifico SA in Chile. They went down there in 2003 and are now 5'6". There is a picture of 2342 (585) on page 72 of the Dec. 2003 Trains.

These 50 SD40-3 CN locomotives are lettered WC;
WC#-GCFX#-CN SD40#;
6900-6030-5200, 6901-6031-5176, 6902-6032-5173, 6903-6033-5120, 6904-6034-5202, 6905-6035-5156, 6906-6036-5115, 6907-6037-5122, 6908-6038-5198, 6909-6039-5177, 6910-6040-5153, 6911-6041-5125, 6912-6042-5189, 6913-6043-5135, 6914-6044-5143, 6915-6045-5212, 6916-6046-5194, 6917-6047-5219, 6918-6048-5206, 6919-6049-5098, 6920-6050-5190, 6921-6051-5195, 6922-6052-5236, 6923-6053-5192, 6924-6054-5211, 6925-6055-5216, 6926-6056-5238, 6927-6057-5193, 6928-6058-5110, 6929-6059-5197, 6930-6060-5167, 6931-6061-5237, 6932-6062-5086, 6933-6063-5204, 6934-6064-5112, 6935-6065-5199, 6936-6066-5127, 6937-6067-5158, 6938-6068-5146, 6939-6069-5170, 6940-6070-5138, 6941-6071-5168, 6942-6072-5137, 6943-6078-5179, 6944-6074-5082, 6945-6075-5169, 6946-6076-5148, 6947-6077-5231, 6948-6073-5181, 6949-6079-5149.
Source-Canadian Trackside Guide, published by the Bytown Railway Society.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gluefinger
WC 006615 KANSAS CITY MO 02 15 0352 U Junction Delivery NS

This unit has been in my area lately. Caught it on a light engine move with the NS Maersk Sealand unit.

[wctransfer]

Today on the 405 / 406 transfer they had WC GP40 3012,WC SD45 7581, WC SD45 7500. 49 Loads-25 empty's. 6963 ton. 5000 feet.

Alec

[wctransfer]

More WC power on todays transfer.

WC 6583
WC 6907

Also , is WCfan4eva still around?

Alec

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wcfan4ever

The Algoma Central GP7Lm's are all stored and retired. All but the 1502 were retired May of 2004 and the WC 1502 was recently retired. There are no plans to dotate them. They will most likely get the torch...[V][:(]

Within the last few weeks, all the GP7Lm's were scrapped at Woodcrest. From what I understand, they were cut down to the cabs and frames and were sold to NRE for possible conversion to Green Goats. Is CN interested in any of these locomotives?

[wctransfer]

So you are still around! Lets keep this thread alive. Ya, i heard from WCinfo. What a shame. Sucks to see all the WC's disapearing. Im going to hopefully get a better camera ( 5.1 from the 3.2 i have ) for christmas so i can catch a couple units with nice quality. Today they had CN[V]2524 and WC[:)]6555.

Alec

[railfan619]

HI everyone it seems like when ever I see a WC train rolling though wisconsin it's begin pulled by Wc engines but most times I'll see a CN loco in the mix to and I really had no idea that the Wc was for sale and now that I know that it's a sad day in Railroad history
but anywho if anyone can get an updated list can you pass it onto me thanks[:D][:D]

[wcfan4ever]

The frames from the 1501-1508 are at NRE in Mt. Vernon currenttly. I am guessing for the Green Goat conversion package!