QUOTE: Originally posted by UPTRAIN The SD80MACs were jsut not what the RRs wanted......the C&NW ordered like 20 or 40 but they merged with the UP before the order could be made and was canceled.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by craltoonafish There is still chance to catch SD80MACs in full conrail paint. I just saw a few here in Cleveland Ohio on CSX not to long ago.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by kenneo derailed 1999---------- The following is EXCEEDINGLY simplified to illustrate the principle involved: Those extra 700 HP do add up, but in a manner not easily seen. What happens, is if, for example, your 4000 HP motor can pull 4,000 tons over route A, then your 4300 HP motor can pull 4,300 tons, then your 5000HP motor can pull 5,000 ton. Over a days time, say out of North Platte, that saves at least one train per route and probably more. Crew costs will exceed your increased up-keep costs, your fuel is about the same cost per HP, so you save money.
QUOTE: Originally posted by csxengineer98 becouse once word got out to the other rail roads from the conrail crews that they are nothing more then over priced junk...the other rail roads did the smart thing....BOUGHT GE'S hahahahahah csx engineer
QUOTE: Originally posted by PNWRMNM Eric, If you are talking drag tonnage ratings, you are incorrect. That is strictly a function of weight on drivers and adhesion. You are right if you are talking trains that need to make speed and are dispatched on HPPT basis. Mac
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mark W. Hemphill Peter: I've seen Norman Friedman's name and numerous references to his books -- always written with awe and glowing praise -- on many web sites. They aren't cheap books, but, as usual, you get what you pay for. Maybe my wife will read this! Peter, would you e-mail me at work, please -- editor@trainsmag.com
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