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If GM "killed the electric car", what am I doing standing next to an EV-1, a half a block from the WSOR tracks?
-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/)
QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan I don't know why CN sraped or sold off some of their GP40-2W, I don't know why CSX got rid of some of their SD50s either; nor do I understand why UP retired a number of ex CNW SD60s. I know that the GP40-2W is a wonderful unit. I have seen them in action and I have to tell you that they make excellent mainline units for trains under 40 which CN operates a good few of and that they are great suppliments for small trains instead of using an SD75I or a Dash 9. They are great in pairs for larger trains of empties which makes them ideal for autorack trains. Why they sold a bunch to Huron Centreal and Montreal Maine and Atlantic shortlines for example, I will never know. They would have been better off selling the slugs and the GMD1s.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Randy Stahl QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan I don't know why CN sraped or sold off some of their GP40-2W, I don't know why CSX got rid of some of their SD50s either; nor do I understand why UP retired a number of ex CNW SD60s. I know that the GP40-2W is a wonderful unit. I have seen them in action and I have to tell you that they make excellent mainline units for trains under 40 which CN operates a good few of and that they are great suppliments for small trains instead of using an SD75I or a Dash 9. They are great in pairs for larger trains of empties which makes them ideal for autorack trains. Why they sold a bunch to Huron Centreal and Montreal Maine and Atlantic shortlines for example, I will never know. They would have been better off selling the slugs and the GMD1s. The GP40-2 w are around and in good use here in Fond du lac Wi. The CN is using them for local jobs that they are entirely unsuited for. Face it these engines are worn out!!! The cabs have big holes rusted through them . The CN simply had more than they needed , they were able to sell and scrap some of these engines, hopefully get rid of some of the troublemakers. The SD50.... A terrible locomotive , always one electrical problem after another. This is a locomotive that was released before the technology was ready. I don't blame anyone who rids them selves of this locomotive. As far as I know the Motreal Maine and Atlantic has a fleet of B39-8 and C30-7. I don't think they have any ex CN locomotives Randy
Dave Howarth Jr. Livin' On Former CNW Spur From Manitowoc To Appleton In Reedsville, WI
- Formerly From The Home of Wisconsin Central's 5,000,000th Carload
- Manitowoc Cranes, Manitowoc Ice Machines, Burger Boat
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