There's also the pair of EL-painted E8s, stored just south of the station at North Creek, and I believe they're owned by the railroad, but haven't been used yet. Not sure what the plan is for them, if any plan at all.
I just finished watching the video of the Warren County Public Works Mtg. This is the meeting where S&NC updates the county on what the railroad is doing. Justin presented 1st, as he usually does. On my computer, it is a little difficult to hear him. I'll post the written meeting minutes when they become available so you can get the details. I've posted brief bullets on what Justin presented.
1. There will be a major brush cutting taking place on the Tahawus Branch. This will result in the hiring of 5 seasonal full time employees. They are purchasing a Hi-Rail dump truck and a Jordan Spreader to assist in the work. The brush cutting will go from May to November.
2. There will be a 4,000 ton shipment of stone in May. This will complete the contract with MassDOT for ballast stone. (get your cameras ready)
3. The dome cars are having the upholstery replaced and other improvements made on the interior of the cars.
4. Justin is traveling to Deep River Falls, MN to look at the engine S&NC is purchasing. It's a GP-38 that is being overhauled and is scheduled for delivery to S&NC mid-August.
5. A new coach will soon be put in service. The seats and the interior have been upgraded and a cafe was constructed at one end. The coach that is in service will have the seats, carpeting, and interior replaced or upgraded.
6. Justin is meeting with Canadian Pacific's VP of Marketing to work out freight contract issues. The contract talks are moving forward and are looking positive.
7. The railroad is meeting with the Town of Corinth to finalize the design plans for the new Corinth Station. They hope to break ground in June.
8. The railroad will do improvements to the Hadley and Thurman stations. These include the planting of flowers and shrubs and placing new signs to improve the stations' appearence.
As you can see there is positive news coming from S&NC and not one mention in any newspaper about the good news. You can go on the county's site if you want to view the video yourself.
Don