Re: GGRM in Windsor
Author: GHOST OF THE OLD MAN
Date: 07-19-2019 - 15:13
Dammit, Rick!
Chumlee Wrote:
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> 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.