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LSRC
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:41 pm
by 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?
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:56 am
by 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
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:06 pm
by SDavey
The frame on 974 is bent after a mishap somewhere up in Oscoda or Tawas cant remember which now.
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:09 am
by 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.
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:30 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:19 am
by 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?
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:51 pm
by RailCanon
Are both of these groups in Michigan?
I'm not sure if I can name them...
But Yes, both groups are in Michigan.
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:52 pm
by astrovanman1989
469 is sold plus some good news lsrc is leasing some units posibly more gp40-3s and 974 will be repaired
new leased units
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:11 pm
by astrovanman1989
anybody new any thing about the leased units my info i got from a creditable source rob hall
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:14 pm
by RailCanon
astrovanman1989 wrote: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.
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:28 pm
by 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.
scrap
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:48 am
by Al
at the present time there is nothing being scrapped
thank you
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:49 am
by Al
SDavey wrote: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.
Re: new leased units
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:17 pm
by astrovanman1989
astrovanman1989 wrote: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
leased units
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:57 pm
by Al
there are none
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:15 pm
by 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
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:22 pm
by cnw8835
astrovanman1989 wrote: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.
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:28 am
by 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.