Does NYS&W still operate the F-45's?

[Legio X]

Does NYS&W still operate the F-45's that came with the SD-45's from BN back in the '80's?

[SRS125]

I don't think they are runing any. I saw one in Utica this past Summer and it looked a little weather beaten.

[cjvrr]

They only have one left, stored out of service in Utica. There have been rumors that it will be reactivated. Three of the four other SD-45's have been brought back to service. The fourth became a parts and body donor. The F-45 supposedly has a bad crankshaft.

The other F-45 was sold to Montana Rail Link, was rebuilt and placed back into daily service on that line.

[emd_SD_60]

[NYSW3614]

Hey CV- it is my understanding that that only 2 SD45s are back in service (18,34) and that 14 remains in storage. Has 14 been re-activated? Thanks!

[cjvrr]

Joshua,

You are correct, only 2-45's are back in service. The 3614 has a bunch of parts missing

Chris

[SRS125]

I wonder why the Q never baught any of the Wisconson Central SD45's that CN has completeley retired for use or parts supply?

[trainfreak]

Rumor has it that the F45 #3636 is "close" to being ready to go.

[The Man]

Jeff:

I took a look at the 3636 for a guy who wanted to make a deal with NYS&W for it and I can tell you as of August it was far from ready to go. It did have a bad crank and was missing more parts than some engines I have seen go to the junk yard.

JJ

[AmtrakFan]

CN still has some SD45's left.

John

[ANDY117]

Is there any way to model the 3636 in HO?

[SRS125]

I think Athern made an F45 in HO it could be possable to get black and welloy paint along with some micro scale letters and numbers to make the 3636.

[ANDY117]

Did it ever get ditch lights? or was it taken off the road before that law came into effect?

[SRS125]

I have a pic of it I'll have to find it. Nice thing is my camera puts the date on the photos as well.

[NYSW3614]

Pretty sure 3636 got the lights but don't quote me on that.

Joshua