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| Author: | bobyar2001 [ Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | C&S 9 on freight |
Taken in late-2006, before it was withdrawn for more repairs. C&S didn't haul D&RGW freight cars by the time the flying Rio Grande logo was adopted, but considering that 40 years ago virtually none of this was here, it is a pretty amazing thing to comprehend. With all the budget woes these days, it would be unlikely the Loop would be rebuilt if proposed today. http://www.westernsteamphoto.com/Recent ... e-9-bw.htm |
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| Author: | Scott Turner [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: C&S 9 on freight |
The shot was taken September 27th of '06 - almost a year ago now, and near the end of 9's all too brief rebirth. I'd agree completely that a rebuild of the Loop would be unlikely in this day and age. The concern now, however, is if the rebuilt Loop - a once successful operation - will be able to continue. They're limping along this year on a single light locomotive, had to delay the start of their season and have suffered multiple shutdowns since. Yep, it's too bad about the D&RGW equipment, but it still made for a fine sight. Scott |
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| Author: | Dave [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: C&S 9 on freight |
I could write a book about it but nobody would believe it. Rumors circulating that CHS has again prepared a bid package for work on 9 but with inadequate funding - the figure I heard was about $175K. I have seen nothing on paper nor have I any firsthand information. dave |
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