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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | SW1200s for sale |
The Age of Steam Roundhouse has placed two serviceable SW1200s up for sale. http://www.ageofsteamroundhouse.org/col ... efinement/ |
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| Author: | PMC [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SW1200s for sale |
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/20 ... wo-diesels (paywall) "The two switchers offered for sale are Nos. 1202 and 1205, built in 1954 and 1955 respectively, for the Aliquippa & Southern...The locomotives are being offered in an auction sale that closes April 1. The reserve amount for auction bids is $90,000 per engine. Age of Steam said Funds realized from the sale will be used for ongoing care and development of its collection. The museum recently acquired former Bessemer & Lake Erie 2-10-4 No. 643 and had to fund the move of the huge locomotive and tender by truck from the Pittsburgh area to the roundhouse." |
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| Author: | SteveC [ Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SW1200s for sale |
We have a 1956 SW1500 and a 1966 SW1500 at work. The 1200 is the primary power for daily switching and is just as serviceable today as it was 63 years ago. Great locomotives. Steve |
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