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Snow was fun till power quit

Started by David Anderson, February 15, 2021, 03:21:05 PM

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richard5933

Quote from: luvrbus on February 23, 2021, 05:21:19 AM
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?
Richard
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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
Life is short drink the good wine first

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.
Richard
1974 GMC P8M4108a-125 Custom Coach "Land Cruiser" (Sold)
1964 GM PD4106-2412 (Former Bus)
1994 Airstream Excella 25-ft w/ 1999 Suburban 2500
Located in beautiful Wisconsin

luvrbus

Quote from: richard5933 on February 23, 2021, 06:36:53 AM
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

Life is short drink the good wine first

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.
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muldoonman

Quote from: richard5933 on February 20, 2021, 09:10:29 AM
Please explain

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