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 #1371100  by JR4815D2
 
So there is a rumor 917 is out and only 4 remain in service. Apparently, Friday was the last run for 917. So much for 917 being the last one if true. :(
 #1371102  by ThirdRail7
 
JR4815D2 wrote:So there is a rumor 917 is out and only 4 remain in service. Apparently, Friday was the last run for 917. So much for 917 being the last one if true. :(
917's date is up for inspection, Typically, that is when they store or decommission a unit.

However, they still need some and 908 as well as the 927 both made it past their dates. As a matter of fact, 927 just got finished. They may do the same for 917.
 #1371131  by amtrakhogger
 
The 927 is sitting in Baltimore coupled to a Marc train as of 2/14/16. I have seen the 917, 942, and 946 all within the last week (mostly on Marc trains.)
 #1371465  by DutchRailnut
 
only 3 left as of this afternoon.
 #1371473  by DutchRailnut
 
917 and 923 are out of service at Wilmington shop.
 #1371480  by 8th Notch
 
Which leaves 927, 942, 946. Guess I can lighten my bag and ditch the meatball manuals.
 #1371482  by ACeInTheHole
 
8th Notch wrote:Which leaves 927, 942, 946. Guess I can lighten my bag and ditch the meatball manuals.
Surprised 946 has made it this far. Isnt that one a junker? I know it broke on 67 not that long ago.
 #1371500  by amtrakhogger
 
Spotted the 946 this afternoon in Marc service. Saw the 917 and 923 in Wilmington coupled to diesel. Looks like a trip to to to Bear is forthcoming.
 #1371539  by aem7ac921
 
8th Notch wrote:Which leaves 927, 942, 946. Guess I can lighten my bag and ditch the meatball manuals.
Would you be willing to sell any?
 #1371549  by ChrisU
 
Anybody know what the last three are currently assigned to?
 #1371550  by aem7ac921
 
942 and 946 are in service for MARC. Rumor has it that 927 was supposed to pull the ceremonial last run today on special train 811, but I haven't been able to confirm it. If not, it's probably assigned to MARC also.
 #1371554  by ChrisU
 
Thanks, do you know when 811 is supposedly scheduled to run and where it is supposed to run to/from?
 #1371572  by aem7ac921
 
I have no idea. All I know is that it's supposed to run today from Boston to Washington. It's just a rumor, and I haven't heard too much about it. I'll keep you posted.
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