Re: Undecorated SD45T-2
Author: pdxrailtransit
Date: 01-28-2014 - 18:44
Uncle Dave Wrote:
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> As of a few days ago on MRL, there were 10 SD45s
> on in service. In Laurel Yard, used on the remote
> switch engines 325/ 330/ 331/ 355, with the 319 as
> a spare. In Helena the 311/ 327/ 328 are used as
> unmanned helpers. There's a ribbon rail out on
> line with the 326/ 332. And there are about 7
> SD45s stored in Livingston, but available for
> service.
>
> Except for the 311/ 332 and 355, the rest
> currently in service are ex-SP SD45Rs, but MRL
> lists them as dash 2s.
>
> Dave in Missoula
By unmanned helpers, I take that to mean in consist with SD70ACe's in manned helper service, in other words "B-units"