Snow was fun till power quit

[richard5933]

BNSF here at the repair shop must not have got the message

I seriously doubt that every locomotive is the same. Or are you saying that every locomotive in use is just like the one you have in the shop?

[luvrbus]

BNSF has 8000,6000 line locomotives  all I seen are the same they all have EMD engines with DC alternators and DC traction motors,they are serviced every 6 months and  rebuilt every 10 years

[richard5933]

Not doubting what you're saying or seeing in the shop. Just saying that there are still AC locomotives out there. We're talking here about an occasional use of one for backup in an emergency, not converting a whole fleet.

[luvrbus]

Not doubting what you're saying or seeing in the shop. Just saying that there are still AC locomotives out there. We're talking here about an occasional use of one for backup in an emergency, not converting a whole fleet.

I think Amtrak GE built engines are AC  that run the east coast ,the EMD  4000 hp engines have a 64 volt starting  DC system that is charged by the alternator  the 8-8 volt starting batteries are huge in those things

[chessie4905]

Right. Who is is going to reimburse the railroads for using their locomotives to generate electricity. Its not like they are rolling in dough.  There are thousands of large standby generators across the US not being used this time of year. Use them. Also logistics would be far easier. Tracks, in many places don't go where electricity would be needed.

[muldoonman]

Please explain

Explaination follows,,, Current Comprehension of the Fossil Fuel Fiasco is all it takes with the Idiots in charge now.