This is in response to some of the points that have been brought up already.
As PVRX1 said, the three engines coming from the M&E are ready to run. Top off the fluids if needed, knife switch in, control switch on, fuel pump running, push the start button, when the engine cranks up and sounds like it is running, release the button. Watch the lube oil pressure gauge, listen for the compressor, wait for air, then perform a brake test, and you're on your way. This is simplified but you get the idea.
The 550 may not be as easy. Some repairs had to be made in Florida even before the engine was to be moved.
KJM and his crew will be busy, but they'll get it done. Some engines have arrived in worse shape. Looking back at photos of the 420 when it first arrived, one would never think it was the same locomotive. Same with WNYP 430. I took a little tour of the locomotive before it was completed and was amazed at the amount of stuff that was out of whack. KJM and his crew got the job done on that one as well. So while they'll be busy keeping the current engines running while simultaneously bringing the others back to life, they will get it done.
319, 320, and 321 are probably in worse condition than anything coming from the NYSW or even the 550. If you all recall, those engine required trips by KJM and Co. to fix them up simply for movement. But at least they got here and when the time is right, they too will see the same TLC that the others have.
Up to four of the 636s should be "ready to run" when they arrive at Cohocton. The other four will require more time but they too are planned to be returned to service. Yes this includes even the with the freeze damaged blocks. The LA&L shop crews have the capabilities to remove and replace components as needed.
SIXX 73, which I am still not sure about its status as per the lease, is also ready to run and has been is service on the B&H for some time now.
And here is photo proof, Courtesy of Richard S. Perry:
The 432 is awaiting some replacement truck springs that have already been order and are due any day now. 433 still needs quite a bit of work but will be ready as time is available.
418 is coming to Lakeville as we all know and will be here for "quite a while." Some say it will be going to the WNYP as a yard switcher in Olean but the man in charge of its destiny says it will be in Lakeville for "quite a while." Space has been made available for this engine in the engine house/shops by moving the 72 behind the 432. 418 will be bunker mates with 20 the West most track in the engine terminal.
The 636s are going to Cohocton. There is really no indoor/protective space at Lakeville available. The 418 will fill it to the brim. Initial conversations suggested that the 550 would be going to Lakeville but the space issue is still there. However, if 432 received the springs before the 550 gets into New York State, then it very well could be that 432 goes back out on the road and 550 takes its spot in the Lakeville shops. The most time consuming part of the 432 maintenance work has been completed as I seem to recall. The traction motors have all been rewired. The M&E engines should be headed directly to the WNYP as they are running engines.
Olean will certinly be the new center of operations. There is currently a structure at Olean Yard that is more than capable of being sufficient for the folks who currently work at Dow Street. There is currently plenty of space in Olean Yard for the motive power when they are ready to head over there. There is no "out of the elements" space for the engines yet however.
The 636s are also more for the larger, heavier trains that will need to get over the bigger climb on this newly acquired territory. New business will come as the WNYP ramps up its efforts to get more new business. The marketing department and officers are more than capable of securing customers as they have in the past.
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