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Why aren't locomotives made aerodynamic?
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I dont think areodynamics is going to benefit the train. If the Japanese Bullet or Maglev needs it great! But your regular hogger with a stack of 100 unruly cars rocking along really has other horsepower concerns than areodynamics. I would at least try to design a engine to use the drag to assist the fans in cooling, removal of heat, cooling the traction motors, the dynamic brakes etc. <br /> <br />There is alot of drag on the engine, I see it as potential "RAM AIR" Cooling. <br />
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