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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Oh Boy, me and my big mouth! Stay Frosty, Ed [/quote] O K I have more. I will only ask one here and save another for later. About 10 years ago Russia sent 10 locos over here and they were shipped to Houston. They were payment for something, what I don't know. However, they were never used. I understand they didn't meet FRA requirements. Is this correct? Can you tell us which requirement (s) they didn't meet? What can you tell us about these locos? I understand they were off loaded and still setting there around the dock area. If so I would think this alone would be a problem. Not only in the fact that they are taking up track space but also in the fact that left in the open the elements wouldn't be good for the outside loco and maybe even some parts inside. Also an engine needs to run at least minimally on a regular basis to keep inside parts oiled and hoses from dry rotting. Can these locos still be used with an overhaul? The large class 1s might not want them (possible retooling issues) but a small short line might benefit from them. There was one picture in the Trains mag showing these locos shortly after they arrived. (You know me--send me pics please, and many thanks for those already sent). Do these thing resemble an RS 3. It was hard to tell from the pic and I have slept once or twice (ok once or twice times 365 , times 10 years) since then. I am not a fan of European railroads or Russian ones but it would be interesting to see these units. Many thanks for all of your answers given thus far and for the many, many more to come. [:)]
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