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GE Tier 4 Locomotive Video

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GE Tier 4 Locomotive Video
Posted by CMStPnP on Monday, January 21, 2019 8:28 PM

Somewhat interesting...I had no idea GE was monitoring each locomotive for maintenence needs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv8tH6Tv9a4 

 

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Posted by Overmod on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 4:52 PM

"This is the coolest thing ever in the world!" -- she's adorable.

I had not realized just how much bigger the journals in the crank throws were than the ones for the main bearings.  I assume these engines still have the Cooper-Bessemer-style articulated rods, too.

But what's up with that cut of the steam engine at 1:23?

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Posted by Miningman on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 5:21 PM

Thinking that 1:23 cut is a scene from the Titanic.

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:22 PM

Hmmmm, somebody say "Titanic?"

Somebody say "steam engine?"

Well boys, this isn't the "Titanic's" engine room, but it's as close as we'll ever get.

So prepare to be amazed.  A LOT more interesting than a GE diesel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuHJBIMj_rs  

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Posted by Miningman on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:59 PM

Very nice.

i have one question. How does one go about getting that super cool job of running a huge steam engine with a lab coat on? 

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Posted by aegrotatio on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:40 AM

Awesome video.

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