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I have to agree with Mark, my list was just thrown together in a few minutes before heading out for dinner. <br /> <br />You're proposed "just for fun" power list really leaves out a lot of the reasons for choosing specific power. In addition to the general railroad characteristics, some of which you have provided and the traffic information and some financial information that Mark and I have requested you need a great deal more about the strategy of your railroad (as Mark also suggests). To me, a big part of the fun of this type of exercise is to make it realistic and challenging, which right now it isn't. Oh, and also, you have to tell me what my starting point is. <br /> <br />7. What sort of locomotives are in use now? <br /> <br />8.What mistakes have my predecessors made that will bind my power choices? <br /> <br />9. What is my budget? <br /> <br />10. What are my limitations on credit? <br /> <br />11. Will I be buying the power or leasing? Power by the hour an option? <br /> <br />12. What are you paying me to consult on this issue (not really, but it needs to go into the transaction cost for pro forma purposes)? <br /> <br />13. How will I be repairing/maintaining the units? What facillities are available online? <br /> <br />14. Who will supply parts? On what basis (credit/COD/etc)? <br /> <br />15. Will there be manufacturers warranties? <br /> <br />16. What special regulations should I worry about? EPA? FRA? <br /> <br />17. What are my track speeds? <br /> <br />18. What is the signalling on my railroad? <br /> <br />19. How is traffic controlled? <br /> <br />I'm sure there are other questions, but that's what I can think of now. <br /> <br />LC
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