QUOTE: Originally posted by joecool1212 With all the advantages of AC over DC, It must be simple economics that keeps NS from switching to AC traction. Any comments? Joe A.
-Don (Random stuff, mostly about trains - what else? http://blerfblog.blogspot.com/)
QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan. If AC units are only for Coal Trains. Then why are AC units on "other" Trains as well? Allan.
QUOTE: I read an account in TRAINS some time ago that said that an AC was in run 8 at about a half mile per hour, pulling a sizeable train up a grade. Can't do that with DC.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
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