Seen this a while back in Tracy ca engines as far as the eye could see. They sat for months then finally left. Cool site to see. Anyone known why there would be so many together? My guess there are in there way to be scrapped some looked in rough shape. Enjoy
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Maybe they moved them because of the new regulations only in California. Here's what I know:
"At the end of the decade, the California is mandating the retirement of diesel locomotives 23 years or older, despite typically useful lives of over 40 years. Starting in 2030, new passenger locomotives must operate with zero emissions, with new engines for long-haul freight trains following by 2035. It limits locomotive idling for more than 30 minutes, and increases reporting requirements."
"To 'help' the transition, beginning in 2026, the California Air Resources Board will force all railroads operating in California to deposit dollars into an escrow account managed by the state and frozen for the explicit pursuit of the green agenda. For large railroads, this figure will be a staggering $1.6 billion per year, whereas some smaller railroads will pay up to $5 million."
@Ray of sunshine posted:For large railroads, this figure will be a staggering $1.6 billion per year, whereas some smaller railroads will pay up to $5 million."
That'll put a big crimp in their earnings! That's more than 25% of their net profits for the year! Looks like a good way to chase the railroads out of California!
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