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engine on grades

Posted by AC6000CW

on Sat, Oct 15 2005 11:38 AM

i know 1 railroad company that they bought i tihink 16 ac6000cw's and they re located in australia bhp railroad company. they haul iron ore from the interitor to the ports of australia. and they never derated the locomotives.

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Posted by AC6000CW

on Sat, Oct 15 2005 2:50 PM

here in florida the main csx line the highest grade is .9 % and the max speed is 70 mph.
i think 3 m420w could pull a 110 car train with ease to yall think.

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