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Re: transcript is up
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Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:55:36 GMT
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A b-unit is like a "slave" locomotive. it carries another power unit equal
(i think) in output to the A-unit, but doesn't have a cab, it's directly
controlled from the A-unit cab. the reason being that it offered a lot more
flexiblilty to the operators, and a B-unit was probably cheaper, so you
could double-head trains without having to buy 2 full locomotives.
sadly i think what the VP was saying though was that there'll be a service
pack to allow you to change a 10020 set into a b-unit, not to make a b-unit
from scratch with other trains parts. so it won't include the grey
undercarraige, just 2 extra porthole pieces and stuff to let you close off
the front without a cab on it. shame, really, that you'll end up having to
buy 2 10020 sets. at least that should help those who just want the red
windscreens though...
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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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