Current Wisconsin Central Roster

[wcfan4ever]

WC 2500 is sitting out of service at Woodcrest. Several sources are reporting that it is going to be parted out and some say it will be repaired sometime. Its a one of a kind former SOU SD35 rebuilt to an SD39Q.

The remaining WC SW1500's have been purchased from thier lessor...1552, 1558-1565. They will not be returned anytime and will be on the former WC tracks for the remainder of thier life's. They are not to be taken anywhere else.

WC 7551 is not on the NS. I saw a photo of it on Cajon Pass on Dec. 31st! Far way from home!

The SD45's, 6578-6599, some in the 7000 series are going to be rounded up for return. Some reports say that CN is looking into buying these units instead. If something is to go wrong with them, they would then be retired but they are in good running condition.

[wcfan4ever]

I wonder what will ever come of these well-maintained units. They were operated up til thier return and now they sit.

[mudchicken]

As of a week ago, green JTPX1551 and two of its kin in WC paint were at Connersville Indiana in WOHO/IBCX's deadline south of the Indiana HiRail/ Wabash Central shops.

Never dull in Connersville (Critters, Steam, BLW/EMD mongrels, Limas, Alcos and 1st generation 4 & 6 axle EMD's in various states of repair.)

[;)][;)][;)]

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Noah Hofrichter

Hey Dave,

I've been looking around the web a little for a good WC yahoo group. Now I already belong to Wisrail, but is there one yahoo group specific to WC that is good and regularly updated?

Also, that rock train you mentioned on the 22, where is that run out of?

Noah

The U700 goes from Sussex to Grayslake 90% of the time and the other 10% goes to Leithton, ILL.

As for teh YahooGroup, here is a link...

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/WCinfo/

Also, I have one that covers eastern WI, but mostly in the Manitowoc area...

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/ManitowocRailroading/?yguid=93066281

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal

QUOTE: Originally posted by wcfan4ever

Lease was extended on the WC units on NS. They were rounded up to be returned only to be re-leased. Locomotives are:
6598, 6601, 6611, 6615, 6619, 6625, 7504, 7507, 7515, 7517, 7519, 7531, 7532, 7551
, 7637.

How long is the lease?

I'm thinking til early next year. I say this because some of these have thier leases expiring next year and will be returned to First Financial...or who ever it is now.

[Noah Hofrichter]

Hey Dave,

I've been looking around the web a little for a good WC yahoo group. Now I already belong to Wisrail, but is there one yahoo group specific to WC that is good and regularly updated?

Also, that rock train you mentioned on the 22, where is that run out of?

Noah

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wcfan4ever

Lease was extended on the WC units on NS. They were rounded up to be returned only to be re-leased. Locomotives are:
6598, 6601, 6611, 6615, 6619, 6625, 7504, 7507, 7515, 7517, 7519, 7531, 7532, 7551
, 7637.

How long is the lease?

[ShaunCN]

so if all these units are to be sold, then won't CN be purchasing lots more power to repalce them?

[wcfan4ever]

The WC 1501, 1503, 1505, 1506, and 1508 are sitting at the FDL deadlines. I was there Friday night...well Saturday morning around 1am to check em out. The 1503 and 1508 are stripped of useable parts from what I can tell and the 1501, 1505, and 1506 look in useable condition. The WC 4133 ex-CNW high hood is there as well.

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wcfan4ever

QUOTE: Originally posted by ShaunCN

# 7525 the opertation lifesaver unit came through Sarnia, Ontario on monday

Talk about a ways from home rails! Glad to still here that one of the Operation Lifesaver unit is operating yet!

WC 7638, the other OL unit is working a U700 type train...the rock train in Wisconsin.

[wcfan4ever]

Lease was extended on the WC units on NS. They were rounded up to be returned only to be re-leased. Locomotives are:
6598, 6601, 6611, 6615, 6619, 6625, 7504, 7507, 7515, 7517, 7519, 7531, 7532, 7551
, 7637.

WC 4151 is being cut up at Woodcrest! This unit was sold to Hilliard Enterprises but now it seems they must not want it or are paying for it to be scrapped on CN property.

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ShaunCN

# 7525 the opertation lifesaver unit came through Sarnia, Ontario on monday

Talk about a ways from home rails! Glad to still here that one of the Operation Lifesaver unit is operating yet!

[ShaunCN]

# 7525 the opertation lifesaver unit came through Sarnia, Ontario on monday

[wcfan4ever]

Update:

WC 2500 was thought to be put out to pasture. It had major problems, I forgot what it was and was sent to Woodcrest for repairs! CN must like this unit. One of a kind...SD39Q...rebuilt SOU SD35!

WC 6622 was retired last week, I have no idea why as of yet.

WC 7500 suffered a blown turbo on A432 on 11/15/04. That means because this is a WC owned unit, it will most likely be retired.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wcfan4ever

All leases on WC locomotives expire 9-1 so the locomotives should start returning to home rails. Word has it CN is planning for a very busy Grain/Potash season and need all available power.

Dave [8D]

You must have spent some time acquiring all the info you listed. Thanks for doing it. [:)]

I saw a W C unit here in North Little Rock just last Friday. I wasn't close enought to get a number or know which unit it was. I think it was in a NS consist but not 100% sure on that.

[wcfan4ever]

Just got word that WC 6590 and WC 6602 are sitting at VMV, Paduchah. They are stored unservicable too. Were they sold or did CN put them there as a place to store them. I guess they look to be in real bad condition too.

[wcfan4ever]

All leases on WC locomotives expire 9-1 so the locomotives should start returning to home rails. Word has it CN is planning for a very busy Grain/Potash season and need all available power.

[wcfan4ever]

QUOTE: Originally posted by eolafan

I hope they save both of the F45 units for a very long time, they are truly awesome.

I will try to find out as much as possible from Larrys Truck and Electric when I head there next weekend. I will find out the plans for the F-45's and the remaining WC SW1200's and GP35/M's that are left.

[Randy Stahl]

We got a few of the 1570s running around here too..I think 1570 & 1571.. Iv'e been changing alot of brake shoes on them lately.
Randy
In fact I'll be seeing them in 30 minutes.

[eolafan]

I hope they save both of the F45 units for a very long time, they are truly awesome.

[wcfan4ever]

WC 1556 is not with with CN. It has been gone since all the other SW1500's went. It is currently at Cleveland Works Railway.

Also, there are three F-Units of Algoma Central heritage/WC that are sitting on the Keokuk Railway, part of Pioneer Railcorps operation. I heard a few of them are also heading to Gettysburg Railroad for use on thier tourist trains.

[wcfan4ever]

OK, here is what I have for operating Wisconsin Central's no matter where they are.

WC 1502
WC 1552, 1556, 1558, 1560-1565
WC 2001-2006
WC 2500
WC 3000, 3002-3007, 3009-3012, 3014, 3017-3018, 3021-3025
WC 3026-3027
WC 6001
WC 6002-6006
WC 6497, 6503, 6516, 6521, 6529, 6550, 6553, 6555-6556, 6578-6579, 6582-6584, 6586-6588, 6590-6591, 6593-6598, 6601-6602, 6604-6605, 6610-6611, 6614-6616, 6619-6622, 6625, 6629, 7496, 7498-7502, 7504-7515, 7517-7520, 7522-7532, 7551, 7554, 7581, 7585, 7589, 7592, 7606, 7637-7638.

Most of the SD45's are leased to NS and not on CN rails. I heard that one of the WC GP40's, 3023 I think is roaming BNSF. There are also a few roaming UP and other railroads as well. If anything happens to any of the locomotives listed above, please post here.

[wcfan4ever]

The GCFX leasers which were former CN's that became GCFX's numbered GCFX 6030 - GCFX 6079 will become WC 6900 - WC 6949. They are not official WC units but they do have WC sub-lettering.

[wcfan4ever]

It has crossed my mind. Being that they are sub-lettered WC, I suppose I have no choice but to include them. Its hard though to find out when they are renumbered so I'm thinking about just putting them in order with thier future numbers and as I find out when they were renumbered, I will put that on there as well.

[Randy Stahl]

Should you include the ex GCFX engines that are being relettered WC?
Randy

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the WC roster,though there are a few units sitting in the disposition tracks,on the far west side of the FDL shops,in the wooded area.Unit 1701,ex CNW GP7,is still there,parted out ,riding on freight car trucks,along with a complete remote control train,with an ex SOO caboose as the R/C unit.WC units1502,1507,&1508 are dead and in the same area as the 1701.WC unit 1503 has been seen presently running scrap gondolas to Sadoff Iron and metal here in FDL.The OP unit was seen on a Southbound NS train this past Monday.I'm glad i got my picture of that unit.I will post it very soon,for everybody to see.Also,NS unit #9842 is here in FDL doing switching duties,with sister unit #2527,and 9842 is in tan primer paint!!!! I have seen a few ex GT auto parts boxcars in the Sadoff scrap tracks.Dont know what for,but it is a bit interesting to see these in a scrap yard.

[Noah Hofrichter]

We're Going up to the National Railroad Museum in early august, I'll have to keep an eye out for that engine.

Noah

[wcfan4ever]

More updates:
ex-WC 1231is now LTEX 1231 and is now Dynamic Steer Bar Products 1231 from Pittsboro, IN.

ex-WC 1233 and ex-WC 1234 are still stored.
All former GP35/GP35M's are still intact and are stored awaiting rebuild and put into lease service. ex-WC 2556 that is in the fleet has been returned for B&H Rail.

ex-WC 2054 and 2057 are still at P&L awaiting rebuild into slugs.

ex-WC SD24 2401 was scrapped leaving only one unchanged SD24 left but it is out of service at National Railway Museum in Green Bay, WI

ex-WC 6652 (FP45!), 6654 and 6655 are safely stored at Larry's Truck and Electric awaiting rebuild for lease fleet.

[Randy Stahl]

Rail worlds # is(773)714-8669 . Tom Tancula put together the deal to parts out the units. the MMA Bought a fleet of 2nd hand GEs instead of using the SD45s. in fact they made a good deal of money to part out the engines, too good of a deal to pass up I guess. MMAs GE fleet is doing well this summer so far,

[wcfan4ever]

How did you manage to get ahold of him. Do you have a phone number for his company? When were the WC's scrapped and where?