These engines are important because they are the last non EMD second
generation power CB&Q left, and also the last U28B's. These engines
are would fill many museums collection as there are very few U-Boats
of any kind remaining. These engines should be considered endangered
since they retain a high parts value and would be scrapped very
quickly if there was a management change at TTI or something else
would happen.
-amtk_350
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Mack" <thommack@...> wrote:
>
> A post on the LocoNotes group about U28B's on the TTI in Kentucky
> reminded me that there are four ex-CB&Q U28B's still running on the
> TTI. I knew they had a bunch of ex-Q U28B's, but did not realize that
> many were still in service. Apparently there is a fifth unit (ex-Q)
> that is used as a parts unit.
>
> I know that it has always been mentioned that "you can't save
> everything", but it would seem a shame to not save at least one Q
> U-boat. I understand the price of scrap steel is falling, so perhaps
> at least the parts unit could be saved. I know at one time some of the
> museums along the old Q line were looking for locomotives for static
> display. Is anyone possibly interested in a U28B? If so, I will make
> some phone calls to see what might be available.
>
> Also, just as another note, two ex-CB&Q SW1000's are on the latest
> BNSF auction list. These are running units, so will probably go to an
> operator, not scrap. The units are BNSF 3647 (ex-Q 9315) and 3650
> (ex-Q 9318).
>
> Tom Mack
> Cincinnati, OH
>
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