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On the EPA website I found the following Norfolk Southern fleet overview of 2014: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-08/documents/smith.pdf">https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-08/documents/smith.pdf</a> From page 16 on they judge the "Genset Experiment". Performance issues are: Slow to load, must get all engines running to kick cars, too light resulting in low pulling power on wet rails. Reliability issues: Engine durability issues, parts availability issues, high power electronics failures, engines don't meet certified emissions reliably. They add that 40 years old locomotives are more reliable and just one class 1 still buys genset switchers. Remember I'm just the messenger. Regards, Volker
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