Eastern Railroad Discussion > 10 SD80MAC’s on NS 171.

NS 171-19 (Conway, PA - Chattanooga, TN) is currently in Columbus, OH with 10 SD80MAC's in tow.  I believe these were sold to Progress Rail a few months ago.  The full consist is NS 1015, 9560, 7201, 7220, 7204, 7211, 7212, 7208, 7216, 7207, 7203, and 7210.  I'm not sure if these will be set out somewhere en route or if they'll go all the way to Chattanooga.

Andrew

As of 12:08, 171 is still working Watkins Yard in Columbus, OH.

Andrew

If those continue south, a heads up would be appreciated.  That would likely be a mid afternoon arrival here in Chattanooga tomorrow.  

By CP235 (south of Middletown, OH) on the Dayton District at 16:21.

Andrew

ShortlinesUSA Wrote:
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> If those continue south, a heads up would be
> appreciated.  That would likely be a mid
> afternoon arrival here in Chattanooga
> tomorrow.  

I'll try to be out to get them.  171 seems to normally be a mid-morning train past me here in Lancing.  If I am, I'll post if they're still on.
Dan
 

Thanks a lot, guys!

Mike
 

171 heading up Erlanger Hill, KY at 21:06.  All 10 80MAC’s still in tow.

Andrew

florida581 Wrote:
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> 171 heading up Erlanger Hill, KY at 21:06.  All
> 10 80MAC’s still in tow.
>
> Andrew

I'd guess Danville is the next test.
Dan

Makes me wonder if they are billed to Birmingham, AL.  Birmingham Rail & Locomotive in Bessemer, AL has been harvesting parts for Progress Rail and then scrapping the remains.

Mike
 

By Tateville, KY at 05:03.  All 10 MAC's still in tow.

Andrew



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/21/20 03:06 by florida581.

florida581 Wrote:
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> By Tateville, KY at 05:03.  All 10 MAC's still in
> tow.
>
> Andrew

Thank you for the early heads up this morning.

Dan

At Rockwood, TN 08:30.  

Andrew

florida581 Wrote:
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> At Rockwood, TN 08:30.  
>
> Andrew

Meeting 178.  Will probably have to meet 224 somewhere also.

Meant to post when they passed Lancing at 0725, but my phone said "no".
Dan

Got 'em! Not optimal, as 171 was already into DeButts when I could get out today.  You don't say no when your kids want to spend some time with you on Fathers Day! 

For our SD80MAC fans, I hate to say it, but these look like complete scrap bait.  The NS emblem is still there, but the Norfolk Southern is sprayed out in red and a sloppy red PRLX is sprayed over the NS emblem.

Also, "live" locomotives have a certain sound to them when moving dead, and these things just sounded like clunky freight cars.  Makes me wonder if the traction motors had been pulled?

The worst of the bunch was 7210.  The cab was completely gutted and every single window had been removed.  Looked like someone tossed a grenade in the cab and ran.

Phone pic of the MACs:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133436477@N08/50030981352/in/dateposted-public/

Mike Derrick


 

ShortlinesUSA Wrote:
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> The worst of the bunch was 7210.  The cab was
> completely gutted and every single window had been
> removed.  Looked like someone tossed a grenade in
> the cab and ran.
>
>
> Mike Derrick

7210 had a cab fire about two years ago if I remember correctly.