Up until a few weeks ago, the plan was for the 1008 to be held OOS until the time came for its retirement. But that changed at some point, so the fact that it wasn't back in service too long before it failed again isn't surprising at all.
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GP40MC1118 wrote:The 1016 and the coaches designated for scrap were put together yesterday too onDoes that mean they're imminently on their way out of town, or just getting stuffed in a different corner of the yard?
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F-line to Dudley via Park wrote:Just moved out of the way until they get cut up. Scrap bids are still open until 12/2, and based on the wording of the IFB, it sounds like they'll be cut up right where they are now.GP40MC1118 wrote:The 1016 and the coaches designated for scrap were put together yesterday too onDoes that mean they're imminently on their way out of town, or just getting stuffed in a different corner of the yard?
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sery2831 wrote:The 507 was shoved out with the 1503(near Budd cars) at some point this week(end), along with two ex-TTX flat cars.Control Car 1500 and Coaches 518,515 and 529 are still stored on the Tuttle Track near Boston Sand & Gravel.