[RU479]

Also to note

Notice that 242 still has it's side conductor window in place.

I'd assume that would mean that it, along with the other Series VII cab cars are being reactivated.

 

[RU479]

If 242-250 were to be reactivated

Them + the Series II cabs would equal to 24 added cab cars

That could lead to GO maybe ordering more than 13 locos (perhaps the 33 if 20 more are added to the order)

 

[Bordercollie]

If 242-250 were to be reactivated

Them + the Series II cabs would equal to 24 added cab cars

That could lead to GO maybe ordering more than 13 locos (perhaps the 33 if 20 more are added to the order)

And since MPI is no longer around, and EMD's passenger locomotive was a failure that leaves us with the Siemens charger? Which has a year backlog at least. So what does that leave us with? Something we haven't seen yet?

 

[RU479]

And since MPI is no longer around, and EMD's passenger locomotive was a failure that leaves us with the Siemens charger? Which has a year backlog at least. So what does that leave us with? Something we haven't seen yet?

The F125 is still available for sale so I would not count it out just yet.

 

[Bordercollie]

The F125 is still available for sale so I would not count it out just yet.

It's a totally different platform vs what they have today. Plus it's not even Cummins powered.

I only see two potential contenders. Unless MPI is going to ramp up production again. Are there any other agencies looking for new passenger motive power, with a winning tender other than Siemens?

 

[RU479]

Are there any other agencies looking for new passenger motive power, with a winning tender other than Siemens?

Not really, the only other thing I can think of are the agencies that receive non newly built locomotives (ie. Trinity Railway Express receiving rebuilt F40PHs or West Coast Express receiving a rebuilt F59PH)

 

[Bordercollie]

Not really, the only other thing I can think of are the agencies that receive non newly built locomotives (ie. Trinity Railway Express receiving rebuilt F40PHs or West Coast Express receiving a rebuilt F59PH)

Don't forget the rebuilt SD70's for METRA.

 

[RU479]

Apparently there is a refurbished cab car on 623's consist right now

EDIT: Confirmed to be cab car 206, last car in the consist right behind the engine facing east

 

[drum118]

Not sure if the 2606 coach sitting at the north end of Obeco siding is the same one last reported or another that I saw on Sunday waiting to be pickup

219 was a coach on an eastbound Lakeshore train on Sunday

Did see another of the old cabs on the rear of an eastbound train at Simcoe, but too far away to see the number

 

[Metroscapes]

And since MPI is no longer around, and EMD's passenger locomotive was a failure that leaves us with the Siemens charger? Which has a year backlog at least. So what does that leave us with? Something we haven't seen yet?

Whoa, I completely missed this. But with electrification on the horizon, will GO need new diesel locos? Can they rebuild the existing stock as needed?

 

[RU479]

But with electrification on the horizon, will GO need new diesel locos? Can they rebuild the existing stock as needed?

GO is planning on acquiring 13 diesel locomotives (with an option for 20 more) within the years of 2024 to 2025 for service expansions before electrification.

 

[RU479]

Not sure if the 2606 coach sitting at the north end of Obeco siding is the same one last reported or another that I saw on Sunday waiting to be pickup

I believe it is the same one, kinda odd it hasn't been picked up yet

219 was a coach on an eastbound Lakeshore train on Sunday

Guessing once it will be refurbished it will regain it's cab controls

 

[RU479]

And here it is! (Image not mine)

 

[RU479]

206 has been taken off the consist.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

And here it is! (Image not mine)View attachment 473504View attachment 473505

It looks gooood.