Bad Day For LSRC

[GLC 392]

i got some of the Alcos sitting in Saginaw yesterday http://glc-392.rrpicturearchives.net/ar ... x?id=30403, Patrick what is wrong with the 381, 3504 and 3515?

[Patrick]

Here is an “official” report on the five LSRC Alcos which were recently sold. I was one of the potential buyers for the RS-2 469 and was working directly with the Locomotive Superintendent Allen Pinder when another company offered to buy all five locos as a package. After the transaction was completed, I contacted the buyer to inquire as to what his plans are for the locos, and obtained his permission to pass this information on to this LSRC newsgroup. The 469, 974, 975, 698, and 3575 were all purchased by Spencer Garrett of the Waymore Power Company of Piasa,Illinois. This company specializes in Alco engine rebuilding and servicing for railroad and marine applications. Alcophiles should visit their website for some very interesting and detailed technical information (www.waymorepower.com). Since he is an Alco engine specialist, Mr. Garrett is undaunted by the mechanical woes of the various locos. He plans on restoring 469, 974, and 975 to operable units and then will offer them as lease units or even for sale.

As for the 381, I think it has bad traction motors. I know for a fact the 3504 needs 2 replaced and i believe thats whats up with the 3515 too.

NOW.. heres the OFFICAL word from the LSRC ALL C425MAC's will be gone by 2009 and the remaining M420's during 2009. they will be an all EMD railroad.

Normally I wouldn't post things or say things that aren't set in stone.. but actions do speak louder than words and the ALCOs are leaving quickly...
GET YOUR PICTURES NOW!!!

Please stay tuned to my LSRC site for future updates as I will keep it updated as things happen. Just added a page for the newest GP40M-3 which arrived last week.

[thebigham]

Thanks, Patrick!!

[GLC 392]

thanks patrick, i guess i will be making another trip or two to find the others alcos.

[Patrick]

quick update on the Alcos and MLW's. MLW's 798 and 3500 seem to be the only two M420W's active now. 3515 and 3504 may both be down for the count. C425MAC's 181 and 1280 are active but I believe stations out of Saginaw Currently. C425M's 281 and 381 are working as a pair on the North end former D&M trackage and sound great.

[Patrick]

another fast update. Its been reported by a member of my site whom lives in Alpena michigan, that the HR412 698 and M420W 3575 are currently being scrapped.

[thebigham]

Thanks, Patrick, for all the updates.

[thebigham]

Here's my LSRC Alco roster:

181 C425M-AC

281 C425M-AC

381 C425M

798 M420

1280 C425M-AC

3500 M420

3504 M420

3515 M420

Off roster:

469 RS2U - sold to Spencer Garrett
974 RS3M - sold to Spencer Garrett
975 RS3M - sold to Spencer Garrett

698 HR412 - scrapped
1195 RS11 - scrapped
3575 M420 - scrapped

3571 M420W - sold to WGRS
3563 M420W - sold to WGRS

[Luther Brefo]

Who is Spencer Garrett?

and

What is WGRS?

[Nova55]

http://www.waymorepower.com/

[thebigham]

John Mech says the 4 C425s are currently for sale.

[Patrick]

Currently on the lake state, anything not EMD is for sale. the parts for 698 and 3575 will go with the RS units.

[GLC 392]

that sucks guess in need to get up there and get pictures of the Centurys, and go up to alpena to get the 975 and what ever else i can get.....

[2spot]

http://www.waymorepower.com/

I notice that Waymore Powers' customer list is primarily marine. In fact, I see no reference to rail applications. I hope that Waymore intends to utilize these as locomotives and not parts for marine applications. That would be a sad end to these.

[Alcoman]

I think it was stated elsewhere that they will repair the locomotives and either lease them or sell them. Waymore already does rebuilds for the railroad industry. The A&M is a big customer.

BTW, according to sources close to the Lake States situation, they don't have any possible buyers for any of the remaining Alco/MLW locomotives at this time.