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Why are GE locomotives better than EMD?
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Well, O.K., Everybody has their favorites. Myself, I like ALCO's. BUT... Let's not forget AMERICA, yes these United States. General Motors moved all locomotive production to Canada about 10 years ago. General Electric still builds their locomotives in Erie, Pennsylvania. (U.S.A.)!!! <br />All you "Republican-types" out there are probably in favor of exploiting the difference in exchange rates, and cheaper labor. Well, as a "Blue-collar man", (and by the way, "blue-collars run the railroads you all so much admire), I must say, in today's "Bush economy", we need all the business we can get. (U.S.A.that is,) So, if GE employes U.S. workers at Erie, and G.M. employes Canadian workers at London, Ontario, I say BUY AMERICAN!!! <br />What's next? "Hyundai" locomotives from Korea? <br />Don't laugh, it's just around the corner...... <br />Meanwhile, where is the American worker? Look for the one-time skilled tradesman flipping burgers at Mc Donalds. He won't have a decent job anymore.....Just trying to make ends meet at minimum wage. <br />Todd C.
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