UP 839 at Portola
Author: old diesel watcher
Date: 10-28-2018 - 22:16

GP30 UP 839 at Portola apparently has been sold, per a post on TO. It is now Western Rail locomotive (WRIX) 839.

Recall that in 2017, the heirs of Doug Morgan had the locomotive for sale on Craigslist. LINK

It seems there has been confusion on who actually owned the loco. Perhaps Mr. Morgan left a mess behind him? Google turned up these notes from the WPRM Board of Directors Meeting where ownership of UP 839 is discussed.

Quote:

February 13, 2016
...
Committee Reports

Collections – recommendation on Union Pacific GP30 849. Director Monger pointed out that 849 spits oil
from the turbo quite a bit even after hundreds of manhours and many dollars. Director Habeck and Baer
both expressed that they like the engine. Director Baer also pointed out that it is expensive to run and
maintain and that we should find a buyer. Director Habeck regretfully agrees. Noted that we already have
interest in it. Director G. McClure asked for update on ownership issue. Director Habeck recapped that he
went through court agreement that states that if not moved by specified date then ownership reverts to
FRRS. David Luddington confirmed this and UP legal department confirmed that their interpretation is that
UP 849 belongs to us. UP treated equipment as belonging to Doug Morgan and then informed us to
remove equipment and stated that it now belongs to us. Steve Habeck agreed to obtain copies of UP
Special Agent reports and have proof in writing of ownership opinions. Concensus to look into deaccession
of the UP 849 and accept recommendations of the committee.




Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  UP 839 at Portola old diesel watcher 10-28-2018 - 22:16
  Re: UP 839 at Portola Mechanics Special 10-28-2018 - 23:00
  Re: UP 839 at Portola OPRRMS 10-29-2018 - 21:07
  Re: UP 839 at Portola PORTOLA, CA DMV 10-29-2018 - 02:05
  Re: UP 839 at Portola Oingo 10-29-2018 - 07:14
  Re: UP 839 at Portola ron 10-29-2018 - 11:02
  Re: UP 839 at Portola Mr. Question Man 10-29-2018 - 13:48
  Re: UP 839 at Portola OPRRMS 10-29-2018 - 14:48
  Re: UP 839 at Portola mud 10-29-2018 - 07:58
  Re: UP 849 at Portola Eugene 10-29-2018 - 08:23
  Re: UP 849 at Portola Bill 10-29-2018 - 08:46
  Re: UP 849 at Portola J Mann 10-29-2018 - 09:17
  Thankyou Eugene and the elderly watcher of diesels 839, 849, whatever it takes 10-29-2018 - 09:32
  Re: Thankyou Eugene and the elderly watcher of diesels Lenzo 10-29-2018 - 11:49
  Re: UP 849 at Portola Eugene 10-29-2018 - 10:05
  Re: UP 849 at Portola Bill 10-29-2018 - 15:17
  Photo Days Eugene 10-29-2018 - 21:19
  Re: Photo Days Bill Hough 07-28-2021 - 12:16
  Re: UP 849 at Portola Bill Hough 07-27-2021 - 18:31
  Re: UP 849 at Portola HUTCH 7.62 10-29-2018 - 12:19
  Re: UP 849 WRIX link HUTCH 7.62 10-29-2018 - 12:29
  Re: UP 849 WRIX link Sal Cupertine 10-29-2018 - 12:45
  Re: UP 849 WRIX link Curtis R. Milburn 10-29-2018 - 16:31
  Re: UP 849 WRIX link T.P.H. 11-19-2018 - 10:02
  Re: UP 849 WRIX link Shortline Sammie 10-29-2018 - 14:51
  Re: UP 849 WRIX link HUTCH 7.62 10-29-2018 - 19:28


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