Dan Cluley, interestingly, I photographed the same two LSRC GP40M-3 units that are now ADBF 824 (ex LSRC 1171) and ADBF 826 (ex LSRC 1164)!!!! Look at these pix of the Bluewater® MI Chapter "Timberliner" excursion train, October 2, 2010! See the slight different nose stripes? Mom (Susan) and I followed the last Bluewater® excursions (finished the next day) with these engines! Rode the "Side Trip" between Grayling/Frederic and return which was offered only Saturday! The next day was the very last Bluewater® excursion train ever! "Timberliner" went between Standish and Grayling! Train was nice, but the first time I saw a LSRC excursion without the Alcos!
Bluewater® MI Chapter "Timberliner" at Grayling, MI with LSRC 1164/1171 October 2, 2010 that I (RLJ II) captured (Mamiya® Medium Format camera):
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=2492539
I (RLJ II) got the Bluewater® MI Chapter "Timberliner" switching ends near Frederic, MI, Rob Hall and LSRC 1164/1171 October 2, 2010 (Mamiya® Medium Format camera):
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=2493561
I (RLJ II) got the Bluewater® MI Chapter "Timberliner" side trip near Frederic, MI with LSRC 1164/1171 October 2, 2010 (Mamiya® Medium Format camera):
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=2493562
Southbound Bluewater® MI Chapter "Timberliner" near Roscommon, MI with LSRC 1164/1171 October 2, 2010 that I (RLJ II) captured (Mamiya® Medium Format camera):
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=2489303
My album of "Bluewater "Timberliner" train excursion": http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/archiv ... x?id=61347
LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:27 pmGo to Adrian. Don’t bother going to Mason. Those ones will never run again.Robertrains wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:24 pmDan Cluley, which GP9 on JAIL is serviceable? SD80MAC lists one is "somewhat serviceable!!!!" Is the single GP9 there used often? If I go catch JAIL in the next few weeks─I would like to see a working GP9! I presume the two ADBF GP9s at Blissfield are #1751 and 1752! I first chased their "Murder Mystery Dinner Train" in April 1997 (27 YEARS AGO ) with my late Dad (RCJ I)! ADBF 1752 was in orange colors from when it was "Lionel Lines" scheme! Leading "Long Hood Forward" as both were on each end! That was my first time seeing ADBF! It would be fitting to see the same GP9s working!Dan Cluley wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:05 pm
The new power arrived in Mason yesterday. With the 1760 & 1758 outside It appears the other new 40s are in the shop.SD80MAC wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:45 amThe ADBF currently uses 2 GP9s and their SW9. The JAIL uses the SD40-2, GP40-2 and still has 1 GP9 that is somewhat serviceable. These new GP40s will replace all of the remaining GP9s. Once rebuilt and repainted, 2 will go to the ADBF and 2 will remain on the JAIL.I well realize that LansingRailfan!!!! This is why I am trying to get a ride out here!!!!LansingRailFan wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:05 pm
Better go get the nines on adbf. You’re running out of time.