Going to scrap soon are 3 SD9s (602-604-606), 4 GP9s (111-114-125-126), 7 SD40s (200-204-211-214-215-218-225), and 10 SD45-2s (303-304-306-307-308-309-310-313-302-314). Boxcab E50
Do the F45s hold a special place in a CEO's heart, that they might be spared from the chopping block? Or are they scrapper torch fodder too?
They are keeping in storage 6 GP9s, 1 SD40-2XR, both remaining F45s, and 14 SD45-2s. Basically, what has been sold is junker bad-order units except for the SD45-2s. Leasing is kaput and they're trimming costs, etc. Perhaps some of the sold SD45-2s will find a new home. Information is straight from THE appropriate person at MRL. Boxcab E50
That brings another question: which two F45s remain, and what happened to the other two? Cut up for scrap? Say it aint so....
I'm not sure how the whole tier emissions system works, but one of the higher up mechanical guys told me this. The true SD45-2's (MRL 301-313) are taxed heavier for being used based on engine size and age. So, I guess part of the reason was it's cheaper to use a 1960's 20cyl than a 1970's 20cyl engine. Even back in 2008 before everything took a dive they were trying to keep those units out of service, 2008 was a BUSY year on MRL too.
Call me crazy, but that makes no sense to me. Wouldn't the newer models be more efficient? Hence, taxed less? I would guess they would tax them by fuel consumption. At any rate, long live the SD45's.
It's been fairly busy lately, as BNSF is crew short and with weather, etc, have been plugging up the High Line with some frequency. Some times they just let 'em sit and wait, other days they shove a bunch across MRL. Boxcab E50
