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I think the Jawn Henry was a gas turbine, the C and O had one also. The problem with these is three things (I am going to announce my ignorance for all time... here goes) 1- Coal dust. Got gummed up in the works. Dirty. 2- Lots and LOTS of Tractive effort at starting and slow speeds, but try highballing... 3- You burn (Sorry desiel fans) in "Notch 8" regardless of sitting or moving. Finally the AC's can deliver just as much horse to the track for alot less fuel consumption and need for support from the shops and maintaince. Having said all of that, I follow the Military and understand some ships makes very very good use of Turbines. Perhaps someday we will see "Big Blows" on the rails again.
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