Metra SW1, originally Illinois Central #9016 being auctioned

Chris Webster · **Joined:** Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:45 am **Posts:** 1010

A GovDeals Auction SWITCH LOCOMOTIVE, ends 5/17/21 2:00 PM ET described as:

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Model SW1 Switch Engine (the “Switch Engine”) The switch engine, originally numbered Illinois Central 9016, was originally built in December 1938, order number E284, serial number 983.

The Switch Engine is currently out of service, due to an internal engine failure. Metra shall bear no responsibility for any missing components, except as needed to make the Switch Engine suitable for shipment.

The auction is already up to $18,500 at the time of this post.

filmteknik · **Posted:** Wed May 05, 2021 10:43 am

I wonder what the engine failure was. Something really bad or just an excuse to retire her.

GTW Dude · **Joined:** Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:46 pm **Posts:** 137

John Redden · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:53 pm **Posts:** 206

Rmoved

PCook · **Joined:** Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:16 am **Posts:** 2022

The requirements for removal from the property were written as if they were auctioning an office desk or a file cabinet.

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Metra SW1, originally Illinois Central #9016 being auctioned

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