Apology and observation

[JoeKoh]

Hi
I have stated that Harris rd(Defiance county) is 180 miles from Chicago.Try 196.But while there today I noticed a Dash 9 gp 38-2 combo. They had some switching to do at the gm yard. It seemed to me that dash 9 was coasting and the geep was doing the work.any comments?
stay safe
Joe

[Anonymous]

Hey Joe, a GP38 will out switch any of these newer diesels. A Dash 9 is a terrible switcher; if you try to notch out for a quick start, it feels like the rear truck is going to run past the front truck. When any older diesel is in the consist, such as a 38 or 40, the smaller engine leads the Dash by the hand, so to speak, because the 38 will reverse and start moving while the Dash is still trying to load up. The best switcher of all the road diesels around today is a GP38, because it loads fast, so it starts fast, and it can generally get stopped quicker. [A GP38 can't hold a candle to an old time switch engine like an SW9 or an Alco S2/4. The 38 has more horsepower, but the old yard engines did what they did faster.] Those old engines would respond to my hands as fast as my hands moved; this newer stuff slows ME down, as I have to wait for it to respond. But as I said, the GP38 is a better engine to work with compared to what's out there today.

[Anonymous]

Skeets [8D]

Do you have any pics of the old stuff -- like Alcos? You have probally seen me beg for Alco pics. I beg for pics like my dog Duchess begs for food. lol Any pic you can email me would be appreciated.

THANKS.

[JoeKoh]

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets

Hey Joe, a GP38 will out switch any of these newer diesels. A Dash 9 is a terrible switcher; if you try to notch out for a quick start, it feels like the rear truck is going to run past the front truck. When any older diesel is in the consist, such as a 38 or 40, the smaller engine leads the Dash by the hand, so to speak, because the 38 will reverse and start moving while the Dash is still trying to load up. The best switcher of all the road diesels around today is a GP38, because it loads fast, so it starts fast, and it can generally get stopped quicker. [A GP38 can't hold a candle to an old time switch engine like an SW9 or an Alco S2/4. The 38 has more horsepower, but the old yard engines did what they did faster.] Those old engines would respond to my hands as fast as my hands moved; this newer stuff slows ME down, as I have to wait for it to respond. But as I said, the GP38 is a better engine to work with compared to what's out there today.

Skeets
I know what you're saying about the alcos.I have heard nothing but praise for them.As far as the Gp38-2 Csx must want to keep it around for awhile because they gave it their new paint job.The crew was kind enough to stop so I could get both engines.[:)]
stay safe
Joe

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Skeets [8D]

Do you have any pics of the old stuff -- like Alcos? You have probally seen me beg for Alco pics. I beg for pics like my dog Duchess begs for food. lol Any pic you can email me would be appreciated.

THANKS.

I used to take pictures of most of the stuff I worked with. I'll have to find the prints and scan them. It's not impossible, just time consuming. I'm not making any promises, but I'll see what I can do...Oh, and STOP BEGGING!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by skeets

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

Skeets [8D]

Do you have any pics of the old stuff -- like Alcos? You have probally seen me beg for Alco pics. I beg for pics like my dog Duchess begs for food. lol Any pic you can email me would be appreciated.

THANKS.

I used to take pictures of most of the stuff I worked with. I'll have to find the prints and scan them. It's not impossible, just time consuming. I'm not making any promises, but I'll see what I can do...Oh, and STOP BEGGING!

[:D] [:D] [:D] lol lol lol

THANKS once again