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BN9244

Post subject: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:03 pm

Joined: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:38 pm
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Location: Elk River, MN

Does anyone know the story behind these two enignes?

http://www.locophotos.com/PhotoDetails. ... toID=92293
http://www.locophotos.com/PhotoDetails. ... toID=92292

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MilwaukeeroadMatt

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:44 am

Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:57 pm
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Location: Minneapolis MN

No clue, I see the pics where taken yesterday so we will keep our eyes open along the spine from Mason City on north to see if we can find them.

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etcengineer

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:09 am

Joined: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:42 pm
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Its an old Kennecott Copper engine with the tall cabs and shallow fuel tanks. If I am correct the gp39 they have been leasing as of late is one also only it has been rebuilt with a shorter cab. I am sure the TCW could use the extra power after having to lease some last winter bvecause of mech problems

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MilwaukeeroadMatt

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:37 am

Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:57 pm
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Location: Minneapolis MN

As of 2300 7/14 the units are in the KCS Knoche yard in Kansas City, it looks as if they may be heading to Mid America car next.

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willard1346

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:17 pm

Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:25 am
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Location: Superior, WI

Bye bye... Hi-Vis Cab.

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Mike B.

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:42 pm

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:21 am
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Location: St. Louis Park

They're on their way to get rebuilt. Supposedly, they will arrive on TCW property sometime this fall.

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MilwaukeeroadMatt

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:21 am

Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:57 pm
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Location: Minneapolis MN

Word on the street is these units where inspected and given the thumbs up by TCW managment and are set to leave KC today. Mike do you have anyway to varify?

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Mike B.

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:46 pm

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:21 am
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Location: St. Louis Park

No, but I will shortly. If it was up to me, I'd give a thumbs down. Something only a mother could love. http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPictur ... id=1498365

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johnhill_3009

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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:30 pm

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WisconsinCentral

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:18 pm

Joined: Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:11 pm
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Location: New Brighton

It should still be a GP39-2. Yup, it is quite ugly, butchered the nose/numberboard housing once again. Just like some of the Milwaukee Geeps.....

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dlindfors3751

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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:25 pm

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Location: Chaska, MN

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Mike B.

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:10 pm

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MilwaukeeroadMatt

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:25 pm

Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:57 pm
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Location: Minneapolis MN

Thanks for the info Mike, we'll have to keep an eye out at Pig's Eye for there arrival. I would assume they will arrive via the UP and than get transfered to the CP or the TCW will pick up direct from the UP at Western Ave. Hmm the answer will come soon enough.

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Mike B.

Post subject: Re: GP39-2's for TCWR?

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:03 am

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:21 am
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Much to my surprise the new units arrived today. Last I heard they were still in KC on 3/11 but this morning I got a call saying they were here. Both units DIT to Glencoe.

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dlindfors3751

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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:55 am

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