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HBRY 601 |
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We were also looking at 601 or 605 for purchase. 605 burned up its air compressor, don't remember what was wrong with 601. We made an offer for 602 and 605 with the HBRY owner Omnitrax, who rejected the offer outright. After sitting on these units for another year, all 5 were sold for less total $ than we had offered for 2 units. Things that make you go Huh? |
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9/22/2001 Upload Date: 12/6/2014 8:14:40 PM |
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The Pas, MB |
| Author: |
John Schumann |
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HBRY 601(C424) BRC 601(C424) HBRY 605(C424) BRC 605(C424) |
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Starting the Alco |
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Another trip to Canada, this time to look at C424s on the Hudson Bay Rwy. 602 was our target, and here my business partner Maynard Porter and the head mechanic are working on starting her for the first time in a couple of months. 602 is hooked to jumper cables from the set of power on the next track. After many attempts, we figured out the low water switch was stuck, and the unit wouldn't start as a result. They guys are jumper-cabling around the lead from the switch, and 602 started right after this. UPDATE note: Maynard passed away unexpectedly Dec 6, 2015. RIP my friend, may all the Alcos run well for you in heaven. |
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9/22/2001 Upload Date: 12/6/2014 8:13:58 PM |
| Location: |
The Pas, MB |
| Author: |
John Schumann |
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| Locomotives: |
HBRY 602(C424) BRC 602(C424) |
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