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Eastern Railroad Discussion >Date: 03/03/15 10:57 Author: StephenK Hello everyone. On Friday I was able to catch one of Wheeling & Lake Erie’s newest locomotives, WE 6985, at Gambrinus Yard in Canton, OH. I believe the unit was an ex FURX and was recently purchased by W&LE. Sorry the pictures aren’t the best, but I worked with the lighting that I had. Being that the unit was trailing also didn’t help, but it was the first time I have seen this it in person, so I took advantage of the opportunity. All pictures are taken form the Gambrinus Ave bridge. Thanks for looking and have a great week everyone.
1.) At Gambrinus Yard with WE 6351 2.) A close view of WE 6985 3.) A view of the yard with WE 6351 and WE 6985    Date: 03/03/15 11:05 Author: toledopatch Depending on its former number, it's either ex-FURX (First Union) or ex-GCFX (Alstom).
Date: 03/03/15 11:16 Author: RAILWATCH ToledoPatch's first guess was correct. Renumbered FURX 3028 as WE 6985 in February 2015.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/03/15 11:17 by RAILWATCH. Date: 03/03/15 11:26 Author: toledopatch RAILWATCH Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > ToledoPatch's first guess was correct. Renumbered > FURX 3028 as WE 6985 in February 2015. Wasn't really a guess - I just didn't know the number. FURX3000-3049 were painted in these colors, but so also were GCFX3053-3068 (not sure about 3069-70-71). Date: 03/03/15 12:13 Author: santoro2020 All WLE-acquired units in that paint scheme are ex-FURX.
Date: 03/03/15 14:12 Author: jmbreitigan Nice catch there. Thanks for sharing.
John Date: 03/03/15 14:43 Author: CCMF GCFX 3069 was the highest numbered unit painted in FURX colours.
You can also add FURX 3050-3052 to the list. Bill Miller Galt, ON Date: 03/03/15 15:30 Author: dstill What is the gold object on the rear middle axle of the green and silver unit?
Date: 03/03/15 15:41 Author: dcfbalcoS1 Paint. Simply paint, nothing more.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/03/15 15:41 by dcfbalcoS1. Date: 03/03/15 16:14 Author: Poker2662 dstill Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > What is the gold object on the rear middle axle of > the green and silver unit? It's a replacement traction motor end cover that just happens to be yellow. Date: 03/03/15 16:18 Author: bodkin6071 Built as PRR #6042 in 2/66, to PC #6042, then CR #6295, EMDX #6419, #419.
Date: 03/04/15 13:19 Author: Poker2662 Expect the similar-looking WE 6987 to be released in the next couple days.
Date: 03/04/15 15:47 Author: StephenK Thanks! I hope to see it soon!
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