August 02, 2018 10:06AM
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The two new Diesels represent a significant capital investment. This is on top of losing $4m or so in revenue during the long shutdown during the 416 fire. Once the new Diesels arrive and prove themselves I would not be surprised to see one of K-28's or K-36's go up for sale. That would raise some cash and reduce total capital investment. I'm sure there are other aspects of the D&S that need capital investment too - bridges, rail, ties, structures, ect. It all wears out and is effected by the weather.
These new Diesels, if reliable, may also allow reductions day-to-day maintenance costs, but also reduce the need for so many operating Steamers. If they can do a few less of the $800,000 Steamer rebuilds over the next ten years, then that's a huge savings.
There may be ancillary benefits here too such as a partial reduction in liability insurance since there's no risk of boiler/steam dangers with a Diesel.
I love the Silverton line, but they aren't just running a museum. At the end of the day the economics need to make sense. ROI (Return on Investment) likely drives many decisions as it should for any healthy business. However, if they were to totally eliminate the Steam I'd completely freak out!
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