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Post by BleBob on Jan 23, 2012 10:25:04 GMT -5
B&LE power working on the CN B&LE sub, and P&C docks
SD38 862
SD38AC 866*
SD38AC 867*
SD38AC 868
SD40T-3 901
SD40T-3 902
SD40T-3 905
SD40T-3 907
SD40T-3 908
SD40T-3 910
*B&LE 866,867 upgraded electronics to SD38-3s
B&LE power working off the B&LE sub for CN
SD38-2 878**
SD40T-3 900
SD40T-3 903
SD40T-3 904
SD40T-s 906
SD40T-3 909
**B&LE 878 stored, possibly retired at CN’s Homewood IL shops.
All units minus the B&LE 862 still wear their original coat of B&LE black and orange, 862 still wears its predecessors Maroon and yellow DMIR theme.
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Post by BleBob on Mar 29, 2012 13:58:52 GMT -5
I have gotten word from a very credible source that the 878 is not retired, but is out of service and highly unlikely to be returned to service. She isn’t razor blades yet, but the odds are against her.
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Post by BleBob on Sept 11, 2013 19:39:33 GMT -5
Due to a collision with a logging truck the BLE 905 is currently out of service and stored in Greenville. Future of this unit is uncertain at this time.
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Post by BleBob on Oct 14, 2013 19:35:33 GMT -5
Very strong rumor is that CN 5245 was dropped off by the NS local at Shenango today.
Mark the day 10/14/13 the first CN power arrived on the Bessemer Sub possibly bringing the curtain call to all black & orange lash-ups.
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nate
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Post by nate on Oct 14, 2013 19:55:44 GMT -5
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Post by URR566 on Oct 14, 2013 22:03:00 GMT -5
All orange and black lash ups may be coming to an end, but the tradition of trading motive power keeps going. The Bessemer always traded locomotives around with their sister USX roads due to either a surplus of power or during power shortages. Now CN keeps the tradition alive with the arrival of 5245. This isn't the first time CN has shuffled equipment around, a few of our excess Tunnel Motors went to the former DM&IR a few years back. The B&LE may be gone, but the legacy started during the USX days lives on!
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nkp715
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Post by nkp715 on Oct 15, 2013 1:12:10 GMT -5
I see those photos dated 2008 and 2009. PLEASE tell me it's been painted since!
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Post by URR566 on Oct 16, 2013 3:22:35 GMT -5
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Post by BleBob on Oct 18, 2013 11:08:48 GMT -5
I agree, a fan of the nostalgia Ill enjoy seeing a CN zebra stripe.
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Post by BleBob on Jan 10, 2014 10:15:09 GMT -5
update on 905, currently under repair at the Union Railroad Hall Shop. Return time unknown. Paint scheme unknown.
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Post by bessemerbob on Mar 16, 2014 7:40:18 GMT -5
BLE 905 has returned to the Bessy, the 5245 was sent back to the CN main system. Looks like the BLE is back to all Herritage power once more.
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Post by bessemerbob on Jun 23, 2014 8:43:16 GMT -5
CN 5347 and CN 5422 have been added to the roster as of now. It is uncertain how long these two will stick around.
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Post by bessemerbob on Aug 13, 2014 19:37:11 GMT -5
BLE 878 has been reactivated but not on the BLE sub at this time.
CN 5347 and CN 5422 are both still in service on the BLE sub seeing regular mainline action. The 5422 has seen a lot of time as a leader.
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Post by bessemerbob on Oct 3, 2014 16:50:30 GMT -5
B&LE power working on the CN B&LE sub, and P&C docks
SD38 862
SD38AC 866***
SD38AC 867***
SD38AC 868
SD40T-3 901
SD40T-3 902
SD40T-3 905
SD40T-3 907
SD40T-3 908
SD40T-3 910
SD40-2W 5347**
SD60 5422**
***B&LE 866,867 upgraded electronics to SD38-3s
B&LE power working off the B&LE sub for CN
SD38-2 878*
SD40T-3 900
SD40T-3 903
SD40T-3 904
SD40T-s 906
SD40T-3 909
*B&LE 878 working on CN system around Homewood IL shops.
** CN units working in CN paint on the BLE sub.
All units minus the B&LE 862 still wear their original coat of B&LE black and orange, 862 still wears its predecessors Maroon and yellow DMIR theme.
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Post by bessemerbob on Nov 10, 2014 20:57:38 GMT -5
Current power assigned to P&C dock
862
867
868
This reflects the power assignment at the docks before the loss of the coal contracts.
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