LSRC

[GLC 392]

i heard that 974 and 469 are going to be scrapped was wondering if anyone knows when they are going to be completely cut up?

[astrovanman1989]

all that was worng with the 974 that i could see was a bent snow plow anad broken ditch light i dont know whats worng with the 469

[SDavey]

The frame on 974 is bent after a mishap somewhere up in Oscoda or Tawas cant remember which now.

[markvz]

When did the 974 get damaged, and what sort of event would bend the frame? Did it collide with something?

Last I was in Michigan, it was reported to me that the 469 needed new engine seals as a result of being overheated at some point.

This is the first I've heard of these units being scrapped. Does this mean that the future of the 975 is also bleak? It was awaiting a prime mover replacement as a result of a failed crankshaft.

[RailCanon]

469 is currently for sale and is being looked at by two historical/excursion groups. Given its significance, I don't believe that it will be cut up.
I cannot speak for 974.

[markvz]

Gregg,

Thank you for the information. I think this unit would be ideal for pulling excursion trains, and it would probably be well cared for. Are both of these groups in Michigan?

[RailCanon]

Are both of these groups in Michigan?

I'm not sure if I can name them...
But Yes, both groups are in Michigan.

[astrovanman1989]

469 is sold plus some good news lsrc is leasing some units posibly more gp40-3s and 974 will be repaired

[astrovanman1989]

anybody new any thing about the leased units my info i got from a creditable source rob hall

[RailCanon]

469 is sold plus some good news lsrc is leasing some units posibly more gp40-3s and 974 will be repaired

All of that is wrong.
469 has not yet been sold.
974's future is still in jeapordy.
And there are NO leasers coming.
-From a contact close to LSRC.

[SDavey]

How about we all just find out what’s going to happen when it does. I’m sick of all the hearsay from people on boards, and it’s not just concerning this topic.

[Al]

at the present time there is nothing being scrapped

[Al]

How about we all just find out what’s going to happen when it does. I’m sick of all the hearsay from people on boards, and it’s not just concerning this topic.

[astrovanman1989]

anybody new any thing about the leased units my info i got from a creditable source rob hall

i knew that they were getting some more emds since nov 10th the unit is furx 1177

[Al]

there are none

[astrovanman1989]

any one seen 1177 lsrc newest engine i heard it was up in bay city another web site says they baught furx 1174 pictures woul be nice thanks

[cnw8835]

any one seen 1177 lsrc newest engine i heard it was up in bay city another web site says they baught furx 1174 pictures woul be nice thanks

I saw 1177 sitting in Bay City a couple weeks ago.
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPi ... x?id=93623
Yes, 1174 has arrived. Thats makes 8 GP40M-3's on the railroad now.

[markvz]

I caught the 1177 leading the 2052 north through Oscoda on January 4. I believe this is the first time I've seen EMD's this far north. Interestingly, there were two CSX gons tacked on to the end of the train that night. I rarely see anything other than covered hoppers on that line.