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For those interested in learning more about Diesel-Hydraulics on the Southern Pacific, John Bonds Garmany has a chapter devoted to Diesel-Hydraulics (chapter 12 pp 323 - 345) in his book titled "Southern Pacific Dieselization," published by Pacific Fast Mail - Edmonds, Washington, ISBN No 0-915713-12-8. It would be worth getting it via interlibrary loan. A very good read. <br /> <br />In the Epilogue to Chapter 12 the author quotes the SP, " It is the Southern Pacific's view that the experiment with the diesel-hydraulic locomotives has demonstrated the merits of the drive principle as an alternative to electric propulsion on locomotives. The hydraulic transmission was an excellent piece of equipment, which we think would be very practical for U. S. operation..." Then Garmany states, "The Maybach engine was incompatible with SP servicing practices and facilities." <br /> <br />Jim
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