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Re: Canadian Trains from California?
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Mon, 29 Jan 2001 04:44:12 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Chris Gray writes:
> "David Zonker Harris" <frenezulo@esperanto.org> writes:
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> > I've been modelling a couple of VIA coach lines (yellow/grey
> > bombarierd-style, and blue with yellow stripes), as well as a
> > CP engine. I can also offer some intermodal frieght and my 6-bed
> > 'spline' car (6 beds, 14 axles grouped as 7 trucks, and just
> > two couplers), if there is any interest, as well as a couple
> > drop-bed grey flatbeds. You can see some pictures of the trains
> > at http://www.baylug.org/zonker/canadian/.
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> That's some really cool stuff. If it comes up here, I hope I get a
> chance to see it in person! Seeing stuff that is familiar is always
> a hoot! So, what's with those "slugs"? I vaguely recall seeing one
> at some point. Do they have full motor-generator sets in them, and
> if so, why are they half-height, versus the full-height B units?
The 'slugs' are parasitic...only traction motors and etc., drawing
power from the connected locomotive. The 'B' (booster units) are
basically a full locomotive, without the cab, and only controlled
by the sttached loco. Apparently, the 'B' units didn't cost much
less, so most train companies would rather buy full locos now,
and have the ability to run them as separate locos.
The 'slugs' are also supposed to be better a low speeds (lots
of power, and can get to speed quickly), so they are usually
only going to be found in switching yards, versus 'B' units being
found on longer hauls.
(All of this was gleaned from chats you can find in the LUGNET
Trains group...Larry P was one of the main writers, but I don't
remember who else had good contributions. Steve (SRC) says
he has seen the slugs around Edmonton, and I'm hoping he
can get some more pictures for me, showing details like the
heavy power interconnect cables between the slug and cab.)
Regards,
-Z-
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