"Locals" 20 years from now?

[Anonymous]

Out west in Nevada we are using SD40 units.I am the engr on the Lua62 in Sparks and we are using this month SP 8643 and UP patch 2709.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

Ed's comment regarding terminal roads is on the mark. BRC has recently updated its fleet (now GP38-2's and de-turboed SD40's) and IHB is in the process of doing the same. IHB's new road power is rebuilt GP40's and their SW1500's will be rebuilt. Most local and terminal power in the future will be rebuilds, probably GP38's and de-turboed GP40's & SD40's. 645-powered switchers will probably also be rebuilt.

[tree68]

I recall a photo some years ago, probably in Trains, of a 4 unit F lashup (ABBA) doing some "local" switching... As has been said - they'll use what they have.

[Anonymous]

Didn't someone around BN territory try a modified conventional tractor truck ?

[AltonFan]

(Both links given below require Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Here's a specification sheet on the "Green Goat": http://www.railpower.com/2support/GG%20specs.pdf

And a specification sheet on the "Green Kid", a 1000hp, remote controlled version: http://www.railpower.com/2support/GK%20specs.pdf

Railpower Technologies website: http://www.railpower.com/index.php

[Anonymous]

Whats the chances of F-40PH's doing locals and yardwork?

[Anonymous]

Anybody remember the Soo Line using a single F unit on a way freight? F40PH probably not for yardwork, bad visibility, and I think they are in Run 8 all the time, sure to upset the neighbors. However, the carbodies could be removed, like the CF7s.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

A short line in Saskatchewan did use a modified truck that looked like a heavy Hy-rail vehicle from the Maintenance of Way department. I'm not sure how well it worked out.

[Anonymous]

how is this for a local. i went to the yard tonight and the traveling switcher had an AC4400 and a CW40-8 with 7 cars.if that aint overkill i dont know what is. we even had 3 4 axles sitting around doin nothing.