by electricron
ApproachMedium wrote:One of the two still has traction motors under it. Theres only 2 or 3 in bear DE. The two that are east most in the yard are a total mess inside, the cab areas are totally gutted and would require a major rework to make them cab cars again. The body end doors are also removed totally.Looks like those two are parts donors, unsuitable for restoration into service.
Every automobile junk yard in America exists for the same very reason, or every car would meet the crushers upon arrival to be turned into scrap.
Not every coach and locomotive at Bear is waiting for money to become available for repairs - some are there to be donors for parts so they car repair others.