Don't underestimate the fact that the older organic insulation materials as found in locomotives can be quite a 'magnet' for critters, varmints and other small rodents. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to much of the wiring on the Alco denuded of insulation material.
As for the 2510, I believe (based upon an account of one of the principals)that the type of freeze damage was due to improper/incomplete drainage of jacket water. This happened way more than five years ago, too. I would hate to see what the control cab looks like on that thing-given that in the best of timers, the seals and such were insufficient.
As for the 2510, I believe (based upon an account of one of the principals)that the type of freeze damage was due to improper/incomplete drainage of jacket water. This happened way more than five years ago, too. I would hate to see what the control cab looks like on that thing-given that in the best of timers, the seals and such were insufficient.