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Re: transcript is up
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:51:21 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel writes:
> Couple of questions and observations...
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> 1. A & B units - I assume a "B" unit is a non-passenger / non-cargo unit
> that drives behind the main engine? Correct? So on
> http://www.midwestnpioneer.org/timetable/fallenflags/superchief.html
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> the B unit is the second unit in the first graphic.
B units (see my old glossary referenced from the front page of this
newsgroup's web interface) are cabless versions of A units. Usually they are
mechanically identical except for the omission of controls (or inclusion of
greatly simplified "hostler's controls" instead of regular controls).
B units are out of favor with railroads as the cost savings from omitting
the cab initially are far offset by the loss of flexibility when assigning
power to a consist. Some long distance western roads still use them.
++Lar
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| (...) The above link says the Super Chief B units also carried a steam generator for heating / air conditioning, and the A units carried extra water for the boiler in the B units. ROSCO (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| Couple of questions and observations... 1. A & B units - I assume a "B" unit is a non-passenger / non-cargo unit that drives behind the main engine? Correct? So on (URL) B unit is the second unit in the first graphic. 2. Has it been determined if (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains)
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