10-27-2009, 09:48 AM
OK..After a long talk with the home offices here is their decision...These guys must have the final say in such matters regardless. 
They decided we need the GP20s since these are 2000hp units and will fill the needs in the event of increase traffic-gotta hand it to these bozos they think ahead even tho' there's limited traffic growth potential.
Why not the GP7s? Both geeps are 60 years oldis due another complete overall.The RS1s is reserved for Detroit Connecting since their aging SW1 needs a overhaul...The RS3,4 and 11 is due overhauls.The SD24 was thought to be to much locomotive for our needs.The SD7s is reserved as backup pusher units.
Also noted the GP20s may be replaced with MP15DCs in the near future.
So,we will be using GP20s.
They decided we need the GP20s since these are 2000hp units and will fill the needs in the event of increase traffic-gotta hand it to these bozos they think ahead even tho' there's limited traffic growth potential.
Why not the GP7s? Both geeps are 60 years oldis due another complete overall.The RS1s is reserved for Detroit Connecting since their aging SW1 needs a overhaul...The RS3,4 and 11 is due overhauls.The SD24 was thought to be to much locomotive for our needs.The SD7s is reserved as backup pusher units.
Also noted the GP20s may be replaced with MP15DCs in the near future.
So,we will be using GP20s.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!