S-3 class DS-6h built by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) in 1957 with 660 horsepower.

4 October 2011

For Sale

Editor's Note:  Locomotive is incorrectly labeled an SW1
 
(Minimum Bid: 15,000.00)
Diesel Locomotive
Closing Date: 20-October-2011 @ 3:15 p.m. EASTERN TIME
Remaining: 16 days 20 hours 14 minutes
Quantity: 1 (each)
Description: Diesel Locomotive
 
- Model: SW1
- Switching 600HP diesel electric
- Weight (approximately): 198,000 lbs
- Condition: Declared to be in working condition by the client department (when removed from service August 2010)
 
*** Issues ***
 
- No whistle
- No bell
- No air valves or arms
- No batteries in left side compartment
- Leaks engine coolant
- Leaks lubricating oil
- Wheel treads have ridges
- Dead man pedal removed but available
 
Additional Comments:
 
Conditions
 
- The purchaser will be required to pay for Commissionaire Services ($25.00/per hour) for the entire time they are on the NRC property.
- Removal needs to be scheduled in advance to book this requirement.
- Removal of fluids (oil etc.) to be done by the purchaser at the purchasers expense prior to removal from property.
- Purchaser responsible for any clean-up of fluids should it occur during the decommissioning/removal process.
- Locomotive will need to be dismantled for removal as the rail line is not usable.
 
Clauses
 
537.1
1. The purchaser certifies that its methods of removal, processing, and disposal or export from Canada, as well as the equipment used therefore, will be in conformity at all times with Canadian legislation concerning environmental protection enacted by municipal, regional, provincial, and federal authorities. The purchaser undertakes moreover to comply with such legislation.
 
2. In the case of hazardous electronics destined for disposal or recycling, the purchaser certifies that it meets the conditions of export under the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations made pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
 
3. The purchaser acknowledges that Canada is a party to the Basel Convention and that Canada implements the terms of these international obligations through the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations made pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. As a result, the purchaser hereby certifies that electronics bought from Her Majesty will not be exported to China for the purpose of recycling or disposal.
 
31490.5
For information or an appointment to VIEW, please call the contact listed.
APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW AND PICK UP ARE MANDATORY, NO EXCEPTIONS.
 
It is the responsibility of the buyer to have proper equipment, proper safety apparel and suitable labor to pick up the items. If, in the opinion of the custodian, the equipment is unsafe (Van, Car, Truck, Trailer, Materiel handling equipment, etc.) proper safety apparel is not worn or that suitable labor to pick up the items is not being used, the custodian is within their rights to refuse the pickup or withdraw their assistance in loading.
 
Purchaser is responsible for any damages to property that may occur during removal of assets.
 
Location of Asset(s): National Research Council
Surface Transportation
2320 Lestor Road
Ottawa , ON
Contact: Paul Houlston 613-991-5018 Paul.Houlston@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Sales Rep: Scott Endicott 613-991-3047 scott.endicott@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Payment and Removal: PAYMENTS - The Purchaser agrees to make any payment requested by the Minister within 5 calendar days from the date of such request and prior to removal of any of the property.
 
REMOVAL - The Purchaser, upon acceptance of this offer by the Minister and after payment in full has been received by the Minister, shall at his expense, pack, load, and remove the property by the date indicated on the Bill of Sale or, if no date is shown, within 5 calendar days after the date the Bill of Sale is issued.
Sale Account: R1OT03828
Lot Number: SE-11-LOCOMOTIVE