Are we all satisfied now? (this is a truly rhetorical question) If you are not satisfied, send me a PM and we can discuss it privately, as for now, let's move on. I'm not trying to shut anyone up but it seems some of us may be getting "heated" about this whole conversation. The truth is in...
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Re: The 636 Fleet
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:44 pm ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: The 636 Fleet ¦ Replies: 23 ¦ Views: 9733LA&L, B&H, WNYP Train Movements 2009
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:58 am ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: LA&L, B&H, WNYP Train Movements 2009 ¦ Replies: 63 ¦ Views: 45989Let's see what you saw this year. I emphasize "see" because it'd be awesome to see more photos on here.
Re: New York State getting plowed with Russell and Jordan
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:56 am ¦ Forum: New York State Railfan ¦ Topic: New York State getting plowed with Russell and Jordan ¦ Replies: 23 ¦ Views: 2532'Power' came from the airbrake train lineDon't you mean main reservoir?
Re: LA&L RS36 418 roof pictures??
by Luther Brefo ¦ Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:30 pm ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: LA&L RS36 418 roof pictures?? ¦ Replies: 17 ¦ Views: 19793Sorry this took so long to find Brent. I am currently cataloging five years of digital photos but I have found it.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kj ... directlink
Re: Coach cars in Olean Yard
by Luther Brefo ¦ Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:37 am ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: Coach cars in Olean Yard ¦ Replies: 9 ¦ Views: 8326Interesting. I have a theory due to a bit of information I have, but unfortunately I cannot share it at this time. 
Re: 418 road test ?
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:04 pm ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: 418 road test ? ¦ Replies: 9 ¦ Views: 5419Word has it that 418 was also out today on the road today with the 432. Elephant style.
Re: Athearn & T55
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:52 am ¦ Forum: Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam ¦ Topic: Athearn purchases Tower 55 tooling ¦ Replies: 5 ¦ Views: 708Otto Vondrak wrote:I didnt think that Tower 55 series was going to last long. Seemed like a half-hearted attempt by Overland to enter the market.It wasn't half-hearted. They actually poured a lot of resources into this and it did not pan out for several reasons one of which was the lawsuit.
Re: Scrapped Alcos
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:44 am ¦ Forum: American Locomotive Company - ALCO ¦ Topic: Scrapped Alcos ¦ Replies: 133 ¦ Views: 80823Gettysburg 70 was scrapped last year (IIRC). Some sources suggest there may be parts of her still around.
Re: Rebuild program for GEs
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:30 am ¦ Forum: General Electric ¦ Topic: Rebuild program for GEs ¦ Replies: 28 ¦ Views: 10852DutchRailnut wrote:Metro North is currently having GE rebuilt all of the P32acdm's, including engine upgrades to tier 0 specifications
Tier 0? Is that not the same as status quo (keep them running as is)? Just curios.
Re: Ohio Central Alcos
by Luther Brefo ¦ Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:19 am ¦ Forum: American Locomotive Company - ALCO ¦ Topic: Ohio Central Alcos ¦ Replies: 22 ¦ Views: 19587Actually it makes perfect sense. Don't believe everything you read in Railpace. If you want a part of something but not the whole, you have the option to negotiate for the part you want. While this may not always happen, it is an option. Many shortlines begin by buying the railroad and no necessari...
Re: Ohio Central Alcos
by Luther Brefo ¦ Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:03 pm ¦ Forum: American Locomotive Company - ALCO ¦ Topic: Ohio Central Alcos ¦ Replies: 22 ¦ Views: 19587How can you buy a railroad but not buy its locomotives? how is G&W going to operate the OC if they dont own the OC locomotives? Scot According to the November issue of Rumorpace, GWI bought the EMD and GE fleets, but not the Alcos or steamers. Can't find any other confirmation online though. ah...
Re: LA&L RS36 418 roof pictures??
by Luther Brefo ¦ Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:30 am ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: LA&L RS36 418 roof pictures?? ¦ Replies: 17 ¦ Views: 19793Back when I took the rooftop photo, 418 was equipped with a Nathan 3 chime (if memory serves me, the Nathan portion is truth though) Nowadays, she sports a Leslie S3L from the looks and sound of it. Pictures coming.
Re: LA&L RS36 418 roof pictures??
by Luther Brefo ¦ Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:44 pm ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: LA&L RS36 418 roof pictures?? ¦ Replies: 17 ¦ Views: 19793I have photos of 418's roof. What information are you looking for?
Re: When did the cab numbering on the LA&L RS-1 change?
by Luther Brefo ¦ Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:37 pm ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: When did the cab numbering on the LA&L RS-1 change? ¦ Replies: 8 ¦ Views: 4176It is more clear now. Thanks, Charles!
Re: When did the cab numbering on the LA&L RS-1 change?
by Luther Brefo ¦ Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:03 pm ¦ Forum: Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP) ¦ Topic: When did the cab numbering on the LA&L RS-1 change? ¦ Replies: 8 ¦ Views: 4176Charles, I've seen these before and often wondered the same myself. I'd been meaning to ask the one person I was sure would know but time waits for no one. Judging by the fact that the Stillwell coaches were coupled to the 20 at this time it must have been between 1972 when they bought the engine an...