Michigan G&W Loco Roster News, Updates & Info Thread
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Thanks for the Peoria shots MKT. I opened the first image and had a sense of daja vu.
I had the opportunity to hi-rail the entire Peoria and Pekin Union just prior to the lease to G&W.
Hooters girls were having a carwash that day. I don't think I will ever see that from the cab of a hi-rail again.
I had the opportunity to hi-rail the entire Peoria and Pekin Union just prior to the lease to G&W.
Hooters girls were having a carwash that day. I don't think I will ever see that from the cab of a hi-rail again.
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
C&IM 81 is an interesting rebuild. It looks like part SD9, SD38 & SD40MKT_fan11 wrote:
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Rebuild program by IC in late '70s and early '80s. Mix of UP SD7s and SD24s along with Southern SD24s and a handful of B&O SD35s.
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
First Huron & Eastern orange unit is on its way. 3038 is being painted in Bad Axe and should be done by the end of the week. Paint job will even include clearcoat! Pictures taken Sunday the 27th. One of the painters told me they would then be going to Muskegon after just the one H&E unit.
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Great pictures MP73point4. Heading out to Deckerville/Bad Axe today with hopes of catching 1721 working the beet loading.
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Please let us know what you see!Paul W wrote:Great pictures MP73point4. Heading out to Deckerville/Bad Axe today with hopes of catching 1721 working the beet loading.
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Thanks for the report! All the editing at the beginning of the page has been complete, but please let us know when she makes her maiden run, so I can record the date!MP73point4 wrote:First Huron & Eastern orange unit is on its way. 3038 is being painted in Bad Axe and should be done by the end of the week. Paint job will even include clearcoat! Pictures taken Sunday the 27th. One of the painters told me they would then be going to Muskegon after just the one H&E unit.
Interesting they will go to Muskegon after just one H&E unit.
Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Had a good trip to Deckerville, caught the 1721 but didn't get a good video as it was moving about 20ft at a time..... But all in all good trip and nice to hear 1721's horn again. I did go through Bad Axe but no power out and about engine house was closed up and didn't get close. I did snap a few pictures but didn't review them yet.
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Well we're getting ever closer to an all-MQT Marquette. The 3000 was re-stenciled for the MQT a few days ago. Still have the old logos on the side, so just a patch. Wonder if they'll slap a sticker on in awhile when the paint crew returns?
Just the GR 3839 left...
Lists on the first page edited to reflect this, but of course nothing has changed lists...also updated the wiki
Just the GR 3839 left...
Lists on the first page edited to reflect this, but of course nothing has changed lists...also updated the wiki
Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
I just hit the LIKE button. We need a LIKE button. LoL.J T wrote:My "pool" shot is pretty much identical to Jon's so I'll post this one instead.
MQT3391-0191 by Jim Thias, on Flickr
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Here's Huron & Eastern 3038 after just being rolled out of the paint shop in Bad Axe. Paint crew is heading to Muskegon next to do one, then moving down to Arkansas.
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Gotta love fresh, sharp paint! Updated the list here to include today's date, 11-2, as her completion date. If someone catches wind of her maiden run, I'd be happy to replace the date to match the rest
It is the 6th Michigan Unit in G&W Livery.
It is the 6th Michigan Unit in G&W Livery.
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Now that is really good looking! May have to make a trip up to see the HESR at some point...
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Great shots of HESR 3038 hoping to chase it Tuesday.
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Re: Michigan G&W Loco Roster & Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Lists and Wiki are now updated with the MMRR 1216, the ex MS 73 now in G&W Orange.
There are now just 24 ex-RailAmerica units left on roster in their original form, compared to 7 Pumpkins. That brings a total of 31 G&W Iron Horses in Michigan.
Anyone have action shots of the HESR 3038 yet?
There are now just 24 ex-RailAmerica units left on roster in their original form, compared to 7 Pumpkins. That brings a total of 31 G&W Iron Horses in Michigan.
Anyone have action shots of the HESR 3038 yet?
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Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
you mean these?MQT3001 wrote:Lists and Wiki are now updated with the MMRR 1216, the ex MS 73 now in G&W Orange.
Anyone have action shots of the HESR 3038 yet?
MP73point4 wrote:Here's Huron & Eastern 3038 after just being rolled out of the paint shop in Bad Axe. Paint crew is heading to Muskegon next to do one, then moving down to Arkansas.
Re: Michigan Pre-G&W Paint Lists
Uh, Glenn, I think you missed a key word in his sentence.amtrak1007 wrote:you mean these?MQT3001 wrote:
Anyone have action shots of the HESR 3038 yet?
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Re: Michigan G&W Loco Roster & Pre-G&W Paint Lists
What? Holding the rails to the ties is not an action shot?
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Rusting is an actionJ T wrote:Uh, Glenn, I think you missed a key word in his sentence.amtrak1007 wrote:you mean these?MQT3001 wrote:
Anyone have action shots of the HESR 3038 yet?