AngryFoamer Wrote:
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> Great catch Howard! Looks like the 'Cruz is
> getting another chance with Iowa Pacific as the
> operator! I think you guys are in good hands w/
> IP. Any idea on a new paint job? When are they
> heading to Santa Cruz? How'z Mount Hood #89?
> GP35's coming soon?
>
> Exciting time for ya'll in the 'Cruz! Looks like
> they have Leslie A-200 horns now..... YUCK!
>
> Maybe they'll upgrade their horns...
AF,
I think we are in excellent hands with Iowa Pacific. Regarding a new paint job for WCRC 82 and WCRC 84, I am not aware of anything being publicly announced. Regarding when they are headed to Santa Cruz, November 17th has been publicly announced. Regarding the GP35's, it was publicly announced they would power the polar express, but we now know the F9's will fill that role. It does not appear the GP35's will be coming to the SC&MB.
Hopefully WCRC 82 and WCRC 84 will remain unmolested in the Watsonville yard. The UP power tied down at Watsonville Junction adjacent to WCRC 82 and WCRC 84 appears to be graffiti free.