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uzurpator, why would it not be comparable? Locos have parasitic loads, aux generators, compressors, waterpumps (big ones) too. Both machines are using the same type of fuel to move freight. Wind resistance and all factors apply. And don't kid yourself, you can feel the wind resistance of the containers, m/t coal cars, etc. on a train. A locos HP is also rated at the crank as well. On the RR a gallon of diesel will move more tonnage than on the hiway. that's why a carload of commodity will ship for approximately what one semi load of the same commodity will ship for. A carload of grain will net around 100 tons +or-. Also, we aren't supposed use 3 big jacks all cut in on a 5000 ton drag unless we wanted to chat with the RFE. We have a HPT schedule to comply with and the newer locos can be tracked by the eye in the sky in Ft. Worth to see which are cut in, etc. You can't win this debate. Rolling on steel is more effecient than on rubber.
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