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Hmm, expensive yes. But just how expensive is it to get a busted train that broke into two or even three on a bad pass that all must travel or face a detour of hundered or more miles? <br /> <br />The railroad at that point threatens to stack quite close to the breaking point with trains held up, schedules thrown, crews going dead on law, dog catchers running about and everyone frantically working to get that busted train "Off the table" asap. <br /> <br />Is it just as expensive to get a busted train moving again with the assoicated loss? Assuming all things in good conditions couplers will break. That cannot always be the Hogger's fault. <br /> <br />With the information regarding the steel wheel against a steel rail, I have to concede to you the integrity of your position. Indeed a rubber tired wheel against dry concrete can generate tractive forces much greater simply because it might be carrying just 6000 pounds along with the other 17 wheels, while the steel wheels of a rail car might be a hell of alot more loaded and on a much less surface contact. <br /> <br />No wonder they slip. Since no one wants them to slip then why not stick a few wires into these cars and possibly for the cost of a gaudy paint job you might even out fit it with the necessary technology that will save your railroad. <br /> <br />Perhaps I am seeking too much by asking "why" but to me, if it was my railroad, I would want this stuff on my trains. If it helps the Hogger to get the train over the pass and on down the road safely then all go for it.
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