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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by zardoz</i> <br /><br />Mook- <br />The differences that I am aware of are that a GP (2-2 axle trucks) are more suited for locations where there are sharp curves in the tracks ...... <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />For Example: CSX runs a gravel train to and from Winchester on the line from Harpers Ferry. they use a string of 3 GP units (Usually including a slug, the GP30 slug is common), because of the tight radius and possably something to do with older track and equiptment.
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