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MADDOG wrote:Peter,
not quite as a constructive answer as you normally post. This person was looking for some info. These cars were bought in bulk many years ago and scattered around the US and most of them (2700-2900 series) are actually still in tourist service. Granted, a LOT of them were scrapped, but the majority are still turning a wheel. Maybe someone in the "know" can provide deandremouse with an better answer.
MADDOG
MadManMoon wrote:There are still quite a few stored in original condition (with the addition of grafitti galore) in the Waldorf, Maryland area. There are six visible on a siding on the western side of Route 301 in White Plains (just south of Waldorf), and about 30 (or so) at last check on a few spurs east of Route 301 just north of Route 228/Route 5 intersection (just east of the WalMart, behind the big Cheney Enterprises site).
Not sure if there are any plans to restore/sell/scrap them, but they've been sitting idle for quite a few years now. There was supposed to be a dinner train on the Indian Head Railroad trackage, and I think some of these old coaches were penciled in for that, but those plans died a few years ago.
Hope this helps!
R36 Combine Coach wrote:It has been almost 10 years (1999) since the C-3 bilevels first arrived and the MP72/75s removed from diesel service. One interesting thing about the MP72/75s is thrir design-it appears the 1970 Erie Lackawanna Comet I cars are similar. Both were built by Pullman and I wouldn't be surprised if the Comet I was derived from the MP72/75 design.
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