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Engine #1
Ira Schreiber:
This afternoon on the 2PM run, the prime mover (Cummins diesel) of GE #1 had an internal failure.
Diesel #11 took over the 4PM run. No word yet on what happened other than it is sidelined.
Pete "Cosmo" Barrington:
>:( :( Bummah!
Hans Brandes:
At this point we have had a mechanic take a preliminary look at it. Not good. #1 could be done for quite awhile until volunteered labor is available to fix this. The cost for the parts alone could be significant.
Hans Brandes:
A little more news on this topic. We are currently making multiple inquiries in preparation for possible replacement of the motor. What is in there now is a 1948 Cummins NH 6 cylinder diesel. Parts for it are basically non-existent. It was repaired a few years ago but never has worked efficiently, especially in winter.
Our goal is to have it back in service by Thanksgiving for track plowing, switching and other duties for Polar Express.
Brendan Barry:
htbrandes check your pm's
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