ADBF/JAIL Changes Made Under New Ownership

[NS3322]

Where did you see that 1758/1760 are for sale?

I thought that was implied with the Railmover listing... "Blue carded and in service EMD GP-9s with alignment couplers"

1751 is the only unit for sale?

Seems to be the only one listed right?

I think 1758 is staying with some “modifications” to it. I think 1751/1760 both going south of the border.

The listing does say GP-9s...not GP-9, implying there are more than one for sale, which is slightly confusing. Appreciate the info though!

[LansingRailFan]

I thought that was implied with the Railmover listing... "Blue carded and in service EMD GP-9s with alignment couplers"

1751 is the only unit for sale?

Seems to be the only one listed right?

I think 1758 is staying with some “modifications” to it. I think 1751/1760 both going south of the border.

The listing does say GP-9s...not GP-9, implying there are more than one for sale, which is slightly confusing. Appreciate the info though!

I emailed the website. They are all listed. All five.

[chapmaja]

I thought that was implied with the Railmover listing... "Blue carded and in service EMD GP-9s with alignment couplers"

1751 is the only unit for sale?

Seems to be the only one listed right?

I think 1758 is staying with some “modifications” to it. I think 1751/1760 both going south of the border.

The listing does say GP-9s...not GP-9, implying there are more than one for sale, which is slightly confusing. Appreciate the info though!

I agree it does seem confusing considering all pictures are of 1751. I think it would be better if they listed all of the locootives seperately, or indicated the unit numbers within the Ad, but its thier business so they can do it how they want to.

[NoviRailfan]

Can't imagine there's much of a market for these units unless some tourist/museum line was looking for a unit with a specific heritage.

[GP30M4216]

Suppose all of the GP9s sell. JAIL has their two red and white EMDs, but what power is there in Adrian to take over the A&B line operations?

[LansingRailFan]

Suppose all of the GP9s sell. JAIL has their two red and white EMDs, but what power is there in Adrian to take over the A&B line operations?

They are shopping for more power.

[joeyuboats]

From what I have heard from railroaders, and what I have read in these pages and other RR publications--- these units may be old,and non- tech, but---that may be a selling point to certain RR that don't need/ want high-tech units. They are way easier to diagnose, and repair.

[MQT1223]

Suppose all of the GP9s sell. JAIL has their two red and white EMDs, but what power is there in Adrian to take over the A&B line operations?

They are shopping for more power.

A source of mine told me that ALLEGEDLY (key word) they got those straight GP40's Lake State was selling, but I'm not sure if that's true or not.

[GrandTrunkFan]

I asked in the Adrian and Blissfield railroad Facebook group but didnt get a response. I noticed on Google Maps there appears to be a new transload operation at Saginaw Yard now. Where the old yard offices were located, there looks like two propane tanks as well as a trio of tank car loading racks. The old RIP track that had the Conrail boxcar for many years looks like it has fresh ballast. What moved into that location and when?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/sjrkxh1owtCkjqHc7

[LansingRailFan]

I asked in the Adrian and Blissfield railroad Facebook group but didnt get a response. I noticed on Google Maps there appears to be a new transload operation at Saginaw Yard now. Where the old yard offices were located, there looks like two propane tanks as well as a trio of tank car loading racks. The old RIP track that had the Conrail boxcar for many years looks like it has fresh ballast. What moved into that location and when?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/sjrkxh1owtCkjqHc7

LPG transload. Been online for 3-4 months now.

[NS3322]

ADBF GP9 1751 departed Jackson on 1/3/24. Reportedly this unit was sold to a gravel quarry in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

[chapmaja]

ADBF GP9 1751 departed Jackson on 1/3/24. Reportedly this unit was sold to a gravel quarry in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

I think this is a good job for old and tired 70 year plus old power. Stable location pulling what is likely a limited amount of traffic for a business that may have limited resources to maintain a locomotive meaning a higher tech unit would be unlikely to do well.

[LansingRailFan]

Charlotte Southern video of part of the dinner train being shoved to interchange with CN:

https://youtu.be/IVpMq2LbyvY?si=7w8ihHgPJUrJyQfM

FYI as of 01/29/2024 - the City of Charlotte has added EXEMPT signs to all of the ADBF crossings in town. Unknown about the crossings out of town.

[AARR]

I heard ADBF has a couple new engines, a pair of SD40's. Can someone confirm that?

[LansingRailFan]

I heard ADBF has a couple new engines, a pair of SD40's. Can someone confirm that?

They’ve reached an agreement to purchase four GP40s from LSRC. 1162, 1164, 1171 and 1174

https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... ive_Roster

[chapmaja]

I heard ADBF has a couple new engines, a pair of SD40's. Can someone confirm that?

They’ve reached an agreement to purchase four GP40s from LSRC. 1162, 1164, 1171 and 1174

https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... ive_Roster

Why are they also buying the parts source unit? Was it part of the package deal, or are their issues with the other locomotives that require all the parts to be brought with the units in order to keep them operational / get them operational?

[AARR]

Thank you LRF

I heard ADBF has a couple new engines, a pair of SD40's. Can someone confirm that?

They’ve reached an agreement to purchase four GP40s from LSRC. 1162, 1164, 1171 and 1174

https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... ive_Roster

[joeyuboats]

I take it that LSRC either does not need these units, or they are surplus, or. ????

[Chip]

I heard ADBF has a couple new engines, a pair of SD40's. Can someone confirm that?

They’ve reached an agreement to purchase four GP40s from LSRC. 1162, 1164, 1171 and 1174

https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... ive_Roster

Why are they also buying the parts source unit? Was it part of the package deal, or are their issues with the other locomotives that require all the parts to be brought with the units in order to keep them operational / get them operational?

I would guess it’s because ADBF doesn’t really have a good parts source for GP40s and now they have 4 of them.

[1TrackMind]

I heard ADBF has a couple new engines, a pair of SD40's. Can someone confirm that?

They’ve reached an agreement to purchase four GP40s from LSRC. 1162, 1164, 1171 and 1174

https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... ive_Roster

Wonder where they will end up. They wont fit in the engine house in adrian.