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precisionMember since Aug-7-02 · 77 posts

Well on my second trip out, me and my engr. was bs'n and the subject came up of the 170 more sd70m/s that the UP is ordering. Now this is unconfirmed and is just a rumor, but it was stated that the 170 more coming will have standard control stands such as the N&S has (which engrs prefer over UP's). Anyone else hear this? But as said this is just a rumor.

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RE: UP's Rumor Mill, ssw, Dec-28-03, 09:48 PM, (1) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, FireDragonLightning, Dec-28-03, 09:55 PM, (2) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, BN_9402, Dec-28-03, 10:48 PM, (3) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, BlakeTyner, Dec-29-03, 00:55 AM, (4) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, smp11512, Dec-29-03, 04:55 AM, (5) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, ssw_96, Dec-29-03, 07:22 AM, (6) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, shoskins, Dec-29-03, 03:30 PM, (9) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, TrainFreak, Dec-29-03, 10:04 AM, (7) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, riograndedude, Dec-29-03, 10:58 AM, (8) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, ASR_Q301, Dec-29-03, 06:28 PM, (10) RE: UP's Rumor Mill, CRSD40, Dec-30-03, 10:22 AM, (11)

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BN_9402Charter Member · 1050 posts

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Yes, UP is ordering 175 more SD70Ms although I hear they are sticking to the standard analog desktop stand, but with UP, you just never know.AustinSounder Commuter Rail
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BlakeTynerCharter Member · 424 posts

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I seem to recall from somewhere else that UP was going back to the upright control stands...finally listening to the engineers. Can't recall WHERE I heard it, but this is the second time I remember seeing it.Whether there's any truth to it I suppose we'll have to wait and see.Blake Harris
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smp11512Member since Apr-7-03 · 1789 posts

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I heard unconfirmed that they are Painting them into the Espee Heritage Lark Grey and Scarlet Red scheme as they looked when Espee had them ( Hey , you said Rumors ) P.S I am just kidding
Shane Palus
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ssw_96Charter Member · 1769 posts

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Well, the UP is ante's up for more SD70M's. I didnt know if it was 170 or 175. Thats why a lot of SD40-2's are running around in the 7800 and 7900 series. As far as upright control stands go, only time will tell, but im sure it would be welcomed bu engineers.

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riograndedudeCharter Member · 769 posts

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Yeah same rumor here on the Sunset Route, talking with a hogger after he had to wait for the UPS train in Vail, said UP was in a slight power shortage and was contemplating more power.The world is a vampire, sent to drain. Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames.
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ASR_Q301Charter Member · 1183 posts

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According to Trains magazine, its not a rumour. If you walk into the locomotive assembly building in London, you should see the first 5 being assembled, unless EMD are late! As long as they have flares, wings and the flag, I'm happy! More "4000hp SD40-2's" >Mike Forster<
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CRSD40Charter Member · 1027 posts

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Sounds like more SD40-2's and tunnel motors for regional railroads or rent-a-wreck companies in the coming year then.-----------------------------
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