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How often do diesel locos used in switching duty need refueling? Say, once a week, once a month, etc? <br /> <br />On my layout, I plan to have a small, single bay engine/car shop and office (Walthers Allied Rail Rebuilders) located near a busy coal mine and the local industrial branch, where the local switching crew will be based out of. It will have at least one dedicated MP15 or SW1500 switcher, which may be supplemented from time to time with a road switcher like a 4 axle Geep. I won't have a large yard or engine servicing facility anywhere else on the line, so I'm wondering if I should put a small fuel storage tank and refueling rack at the shop, or if it would be more realistic to have fuel delivered on demand and directly offloaded by truck? <br /> <br />Thanks!
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