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RE: (erielack) SuzyQ GP-18's shut down

It is my understanding that all three are stored serviceable.  1800 might be
operable still.  They are sitting dead in Binghamton in the NYSW yard with
stacks capped, joined by 2012, some ex TP&W GP20s, an ex P&W GE and former
NYO&W 116.  116 is being reported to be bound for an isolated tourist line
in the Catskills- the Delaware Ulster Rail Ride.  It will have to be trucked
in.

Joshua
http://www.joshuakblay.com

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- -----Original Message-----
From: Todd Hollritt [mailto:thollritt_@_yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:44 PM
To: erielack_@_lists.elhts.org
Subject: (erielack) SuzyQ GP-18's shut down

  After their delivery back in 1962, and 46 continuous years of operation
for a single railroad, it looks like the three NYS&W GP-18's are being
retired.  :(
    The1800 was due for it's ninety two day inspection, it moved west to
Binghamton on train SU-99 recently. I heard it will be stored serviceable
but it sure looks like her operational days on the NYSW are over. GP-18 1802
may have joined her in retirement already. Any word on the fate of 1804? 
    NYS&W is now leasing CSX GP-40's 2624, was former L&N 4117. CSX 2725
(PC/CR 8065), CSX 2732 (PC/CR)8087). They also leased three Norfolk Southern
GP-40's (The ones I've seen operating retain their Conrail Blue paint). They
are NS 5273 (PC/CR 8063), NS 5293 (PC/CR 8097) and NS 5294 (PC/CR 8099). 
   
  Sure gonna miss those SuzyQ Geeps! 
   
  Todd ~

       
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