CP's fleet of SD90MACs sit idle in the yard. These units have been inactive for over a year, victims of the economic down turn. During the month of March CP began mechanical evaluations on these units to determine if they were suitable for service. As of mid April serveral units have been placed back in service.
There are times when many engines, cars or cabooses are concentrated in a location. Such sites are for storage, economic reasons, active power needs or for rebuilding. For others, wear and tear have brought their usefulness to and end.
