The rebuilds are sort of crappy, but they're NOT going to be retired. This is why I hate that Metra always has to accept the low bid. We're stuck with them anyway.
You love 179 sooooo much! I will get joyce to hook you up with that one every day Now supposedly we are or could be part of a purchase of Siemens power. So far i am not impressed with what they are showing me.
The only good thing about the old EMD's is the quick pickup at take off. That and the big side windows you can open to get a breeze, unlike the MP's whos windows are tiny and make you feel like you are in a speakeasy.
This is why you carry two bungee cords. To wire the doors open so the breeze blows through the cab, just make sure the paperwork is tied down.