Re: GGRM in Windsor
Author: Chumlee
Date: 07-19-2019 - 12:18
Rick Harrison Wrote:
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> Dude,
>
> They sold half their stuff when they were evicted
> from Hunters Harbor in San Francisco...
>
> Now they're down to like a dozen pieces in good
> shape except for the F units. Their stuff is
> roadworthy: the FM, the GP9 are nice to haves when
> the steamer is down... A few passenger cars and
> bags doesnt hurt and boxcars for parts storage.
> Even Wahsatch contractors redid the brake valves
> on the cars.
>
> UP is being slow, but they've got them moving now.
> GGRM is UPs customer.
>
> At this rate, are you suggesting GGRM to sell
> everything, except 2472?
>
> Rick Harrison
> Gold and Silver Pawn Shop
> Las Vegas, NV
>
> PS: Can GGRM keep 2472s tender, or that has to be
> sold, too?
>
> HUTCH 7.62 Wrote:
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> > HP Refugee Wrote:
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> > > They seem to be chasing every little piece of
> > > track that they can find. Having an
> additional
> > > location for their equipment at the opposite
> > end
> > > of the currently open NWP will just make
> things
> > > more complicated. Is there problems with
> > > Schellville? Is there not enough track?
> > >
> > > Or is this a genius move? By finding a
> > location
> > > at the end of the currently open NWP could
> they
> > > negotiate trackage rights on the out of
> service
> > > section with the understanding that if they
> > > restore it to operation that they get to
> > operate
> > > on it?
> > >
> > > Either way they are getting farther away from
> > what
> > > was their volunteer base. Hopefully they can
> > > recruit in the North Bay.
> >
> > Being that space is at a premium, What they
> > probably should do is further downsize. Get rid
> of
> > everything except the 2472, the burbs, and
> maybe
> > keep the GP-9, and maybe a baggage/ tool car.
> >
> >
> > Just a thought.
Rick, you need to give me a raise. I’m the real star of the show, not you.