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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by fxds the big boys of the UP did open the door to diesel, for their steam driven works was only 40% efficient will running at 60 miles per hour the big guys ate 20 tons of coal how much oil after they were convereted--? let me know-- [/quote] According to the "Trains" magazine article (don't remember exactly when) UP actually wanted diesels but the War Production Board denied them diesels so they went with the Big Boys. I have also heard that story elsewhere but don't remember the other source.
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