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 #481585  by Phil Hom
 
Here is the press release.....
Bombardier To Assemble 145 Locomotives For Electro-Motive Diesel

Berlin, December 19, 2007 Latest Agreement Will Add To More Than 1,200 Locomotives Delivered Through Operations In Mexico

Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has received an order from Electro-Motive Diesel Inc. (EMD) to assemble 145 SD70ACe EMD locomotives. The order, valued at approximately 66 million euros ($94 million US), is based on a framework agreement signed between the parties April 3, 2007. The contract calls for fabrication of sub-parts and assembly of the locomotives at Bombardier’s production facilities in Sahagun, Mexico. Deliveries are scheduled to begin by mid-March 2008 and take place through the end of the year.

Who are they for??

 #481660  by ljeppson
 
China, I'll wager.

 #482216  by Patrick
 
either UP, KCSM, BNSF or FXE no doubt. Im thinkin BNSF as they have a large order coming. I just dont know specific details of the orders.

 #482217  by GOLDEN-ARM
 
Facts please, not guesses, or theories. ANYONE could guess, and name random railroads. In the words of Jack Webb, "Just the facts". Thanks!!!