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Diesel versus Steam

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Posted by Semper Vaporo on Monday, May 14, 2007 11:13 PM

First, Diesel should be capitalized as a matter of respect, since it is the name of the inventor, Rudolph Diesel.  Diesels have many advantages; fuel economy, one crew can run MANY engines/locomotives, less infrastructure required to maintain them, they can be readied much quicker (no time required to get steam pressure up), less required scheduled down time, etc.  I am sure many others can add to the list.

Second, Steam Locomotives should be capitalized as a matter of respect, since they are infinitely better than Diseasels, I mean, Dismals, er, Dimwitsels, uh, OH!! Those 'other' thingys that RR's use now-a-days.

Well, I guess I have betrayed MY feelings on the subject... there AIN'T nuttin better than a USRA Railroad Steam Locomotive.  PERIOD.

 

 

Semper Vaporo

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Diesel versus Steam
Posted by Doc Murdock on Monday, May 14, 2007 10:45 PM
This will probably stir the pot a bit but I wanted to get some opinions on what the inquiring minds here prefer: diesel or steam. What would the advantages/disadvantages of both be?

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