John Cole Wrote:
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> One of the problems with getting the work done on
> the 88 has been that two of the shop guys were out
> most of the winter. That and other reasons put
> the 88 way behind schedule.
>
> While the CATS owes it's early existence to the
> 83, I am pragmatic enough to see that it will cost
> at least as twice as much money and labor as a
> normal 1472 on a K36. It ain't going to happen at
> the CATS as shop guys (and money) are stretched
> thin enough just keeping 4 K36s and a K27 running.
> Add work on a rotary and rebuilding 168 is really
> pushing the envelope for the foreseeable future.
The rebuild the year before took until fall. I was aware of the issues this year, but it's just something that happens.
The C&T won't have another form 4 until the winter of 2018 (I believe), so hopefully that gives them the time for a Rotary and 168. Now, hopefully they have the money.
Est. Loco Timetable for 1472 Rebuilds :
2016-2017 - Nothing
2017-2018 - Nothing
2018-2019 - 489
2019-2020 - Nothing
2020-2021 - Nothing
2021-2022 - 463 (this would probably be done with some service days left)
2022-2023 - 484
2023-2024 - Nothing
2024-2025 - 487
2025-2026 - Nothing
2026-2027 - 488
Obviously these could be pushed back a year forward depending on how many operational day. I think with five they (ideally) avg. 116 service days per loco, I averaged 147 to make it ten years
If they did put a sixth loco in, the time to start and complete it would be between the winter of 2019 and the spring of 2021.
According to my math
580 days under steam for all engines divided by 5 locos = 116 service days per loco per year = 12 years between 1472 rebuilds
580 days under steam for all engines divided by 6 locos = 97 service days per loco per yea = 15 years between 1472 rebuilds
This means, theoretically, that the C&TSRR would get 3 years per loco more service life between 1472 rebuilds. If you multiply that by five locos you get 15 years. If I'm correct that means they'd have the exact amount of 1472's with six locos as they'd have with five. Yearly maintenance costs would increase a bit, but that's about it.
Running Gear rebuilds:
42,000 miles between rebuilds
five Locos average 4,800 miles a year
4,800 miles per year per loco = 8 years between running gear rebuilds per loco
six locos would average 4,000 miles per year = 10 years between running gear rebuilds
If I'm correct that means the C&TSRR would not need to plan for additional running gear rebuilds, either.
Overall this would extend the lives of the locomotives, relieve pressure to get all locos out the door before opening day and would just be cool. So, getting the commission to sign on might not be that hard. If not, who has the initial million to get 492 or 497 operational?
(Numbers and other figure were taken from documents that came into my possession a couple of years ago)
