MY 19 YEAR REUNION, WITH NYSW 3620

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Had a real suprise last night, when I went on duty. My train, from Montgomery to Meridian had the usual three units, KCS power, but there was a suprise in store, for me. The NYSW 3620, lettered for MRL (365) was the one. I haven't seen, or run her, since 1987. Still wearing a full Suzy paint scheme, only the name was painted over, and number boards replaced. The 20 cylinder was still under the hood, and she is now owned by the KCS, so I should see her again. (with a little paint remover, she should say Susquehanna again) No longer throwing oil, she still had the intermittent ground relay problem, that vexed the boys in Binghamton, back "in the day". Was a real treat, to see, and run the old SD-45, from the "Class of '71" once again. The hand lettering was still present inside the cab, from almost 20 years ago! Will post some pix, once I get back to the scanner. Regards

[NYSW13000]

You lucky duck! Can't wait till those photos.

[Bryanjones]

Had a real suprise last night, when I went on duty. My train, from Montgomery to Meridian had the usual three units, KCS power, but there was a suprise in store, for me. The NYSW 3620, lettered for MRL (365) was the one. I haven't seen, or run her, since 1987. Still wearing a full Suzy paint scheme, only the name was painted over, and number boards replaced. The 20 cylinder was still under the hood, and she is now owned by the KCS, so I should see her again. (with a little paint remover, she should say Susquehanna again) No longer throwing oil, she still had the intermittent ground relay problem, that vexed the boys in Binghamton, back "in the day". Was a real treat, to see, and run the old SD-45, from the "Class of '71" once again. The hand lettering was still present inside the cab, from almost 20 years ago! Will post some pix, once I get back to the scanner. Regards

Nice story, however that unit is still owned by the Montana Rail Link.

Bryan Jones

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Sorry to "bust your bubble", but the FRA Blue Card clearly states : Operated by:KCS Railway. Owned By: KCS Railway. If the Blue card says it, it's so. I read it, just to see, what HP rating was, and was suprised to see it was owned by KCS. Regards

Here is a pic, from my camera phone, until I get to a scanner:

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[trainfreak]

Good stuff!