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Santa Fe 3751 Storms ouf of Fullerton

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Santa Fe 3751 Storms ouf of Fullerton
Posted by HybridHobby on Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:18 PM

Hope you all enjoy, video was taken Sunday 5/7 as Santa Fe 3751 departed Fullerton en route to L.A. 

https://youtu.be/REkQSbzaTzU

 

 

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Posted by NorthWest on Friday, May 12, 2017 4:53 PM

It's just as easy to put the GEVO behind the tender...

Thanks, especially for the SOUND!

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Posted by Firelock76 on Friday, May 12, 2017 6:45 PM

Hey! What's with those diesels? I can't believe a magnificent machine Santa Fe 3751 needs TWO panic diesels!  I mean really!

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Posted by Penny Trains on Friday, May 12, 2017 7:02 PM

But if you make a steam sandwich, maybe you don't need to pay some taxes or fees or something?

Trains, trains, wonderful trains.  The more you get, the more you toot!  Big Smile

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Posted by NorthWest on Friday, May 12, 2017 8:11 PM

Dynamic brake load... Making the 3751 work harder for testing.

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Posted by tomikawaTT on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 4:54 PM

Does 3751 have the on-board capability to interact with the latest and greatest in signalling?  That's the usual reason why the lead unit in a multi-railroad diesel consist is always home road.

Sure looks good to see that cloud of water vapor and know that it actually passed through cylinders on the way to the atmosphere.  Note, too - smokeless firing, as required by the California Smog Gestapo.

I'd love to see her locally.  I doubt that the UP shares my desire, and they're the only game in town.

Chuck (Clark County, NV, resident)

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Posted by RME on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:09 PM

NorthWest
Dynamic brake load... Making the 3751 work harder for testing.

I haved to wonder if it's more likely dynamic brake to keep from severe brake wear on the abbreviated Amtrak consist with the substantial locomotive weight (and limited brake foundation) considering there are only four axles on the Genesis.

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