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The Centipedes had 3000 hp, or twice what was available elsewhere when introduced. They could really haul when they ran, but were beset w/ all kinds of mechanical woes. They have been referred to as a plummer's worst nightmare. I suspect that their huge size was deemed infexible and a railroad could have better flexibility w/ two smaller diesels w/ their combined power rating equal to the Centipede's.
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