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First off.... why? What practical purpose does a smaller size locomotive serve, versus using a standard chassis and body designed with less horsepower? In other words... why not have high and low horsepower versions of the same locomotive, rather than have completely different designs? <br /> <br />Secondly... where do you find most modern diesel switchers? Yard duty? Dedicated to a particular industry (coal mine, quarry, industrial park, etc)? or just whereever they're needed? <br /> <br />And third... what horsepower are most switchers rated at? I know the earlier models probably had lower ratings, but what were SW1000's up to SW1500's and MP15's rated at? How many loaded cars could you reasonably expect them to pull? <br /> <br />Oh, and for any CSX buffs out there, anybody know where I could see switchers in Georgia? <br /> <br />Thanks! <br /> <br /> <br />
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