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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by wabash1 I have never ran a alco ( at least i dont think so ) I rather hae a EMD they pull better sound better ride better and they are better built . they have less emissions from the exhaust than a GE. the EMD is a much better engine. [/quote] Alcos can be good engines in many ways, I ran a few on short lines before hiring out on my first class 1. They can kick cars like no EMD or GE ever built and throttle response is good when the units are maintained. Unfortunately, they also leak all fluids like a sieve and can be tricky electrically at times. EMDs are head and shoulders above GEs. They run better, are more reliable and are easier to limp home if need be. GEs have poor electrical systems, have relays based on air (so guess what happens if you get an air leak) and are sluggi***o start and move. The newer GEs also have those @#$%&*! EPIC or similar computer junk brakes that will slam you around if you are not careful. Older GEs have narrow doorways and many of the resets are much more difficult to find and use than EMDs. 'nuff said. LC
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