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SD 45's seen in Olean.

Discussion pertaining to the past and present operations of the LAL, the WNYP, and the B&H. Official site: LALRR.COM.

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Rumor or true?

 #509048  by Matt Langworthy
 
OK, I got the current issue of Railpace yesterday, and there is a short blurb on page 46 which says this about the WNYP:

There is also word that the new president of the railroad is favoring the use of EMDs over Alco power; so far three SD40-2s are on the property from Helm Leasing, including SD40-2 6320 and 6084, as well as at least one NS GP38-2. The railroad was also approached for leasing the EMLX SD90MACs, but no decision has yet been made on this. More Alcos are expected to arrive in the future and likely will be on the property once the new shop is built.

Huh??? That article seriously contradicts itself. Are the EMDs here to stay, or not? Just curious...

 #509177  by pablo
 
Railpace=idiots

Dave Becker

 #509227  by railwatcher
 
Railpace probably read it in a forum somewhere, like here, and posted the blurb. It didn't read like anyone was interviewed. Journalistic slack. :wink:

 #509261  by Nova55
 
Snailpace is known for that to...

 #509272  by RS-3
 
And yet no one has yet disproved any of the information either.

And we do know, at least for now, the WNY&P is currently a EMD dominated railroad with no less that five SD's in service.

Time will tell. (Unless someone wants to speak on behalf of the railroad..?)

RS

 #509413  by PVRX1
 
Historically = ALCO

Currently 1 = ALCO - plenty in service, plenty waiting to be put in service
Mr. Blabey, Mr. Burt, the mechanical department, etc. are
ALCO positive, Mr. Collard has worked with both EMD and ALCO.

Currently 2 = 5 leased EMD's. probably a necessity until enough units can be made serviceable. I doubt they would buy and lease as many ALCO units as they have, if they planned on going EMD.

Mr. Blabey periodically posts to this forum and answers questions as he sees fit. Perhaps he will interject here with motive power plans.

 #509433  by wdburt1
 
The SDs are on the property until the six-axle Alcos can be made ready and their reliability in heavy grade service can be established.

WDB

In appreciation

 #509468  by Matt Langworthy
 
wdburt1 wrote:The SDs are on the property until the six-axle Alcos can be made ready and their reliability in heavy grade service can be established.

WDB
Thank you, as always, for setting the record straight.

 #509518  by RS-3
 
Can't beat or question that info.

Ditto Matt's comment, thanks for facts.

RS

 #509701  by thebigham
 
Thank you, Mr. Burt!

 #509727  by Anchorman
 
Ahhh, nothing like stalling on the hill after junk power blows up. Tune 'em up good! At least the WNYP doesn't take much over. Those ML411's and coal trains were always a bit nerve racking.

 #509814  by RS-3
 
Agreed. Hopefully the WNY&P will have the Alcos in service quicky and be rid of the junkers soon.

RS

 #510006  by PVRX1
 
That was easy. Just ask and yee may have an answer. Certain questions don't have answers that give away trade or business secrets and plans.

Thank you Bill.

 #512727  by Lehighton_Man
 
railwatcher wrote:On with the jocularity!

Will be taking the six axle trucks off of the SD45s and putting them under the RPPX units in Falconer. Transplanting the prime movers to make them C645s. A regular Frankenstein on rails! LMAO
Funny you speak such unit...Image
I got bored and mashed the 2 together. Thats what i produced!
it was made from a C628 and a SD45 :D
Enjoy.
Sean

 #512853  by railwatcher
 
Sean, that is a transgender choo choo. :wink:
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