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WW&F No. 53 - Official Work Thread
Ed Lecuyer:
Well said, Bill.
Just a comment on cost/value. While I don't have the final numbers, my understanding is that we had this locomotive purchased and shipped to us for about $15,000.
The going price for an operating 24" diesel (that would be way too small for our operation) is $30,000.
While it will probably take more than $10k to rebuild 53, that should give folks an idea as to the value a 24" locomotive of this type represents.
Wayne Laepple:
Believe me when I say $30K for a double truck two foot gauge diesel locomotive would be a bargain! I have searched the world over for such a bargain..
Mike Fox:
I don't think one would dare to throw a cost estimate out right now. Prices of everything are fluctuating, fuel surcharges are being added again, driving the costs up. We have it in our hands now, so that is the only known costs.
John Kokas:
Based on conversations I've had in searching for an Eastern European diesel-hydraulic in operating condition, 85 - 110 thousand dollars. Shipping not included.
Bill Baskerville:
Sounds like we got a bargain, even after a lot of hard work. Another well done by our planning department.
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