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Re: Slug Photos
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:11:52 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Steve Chapple wrote:
> Back a few years ago I was talking trains with someone here ( I forget
> his name) about the "slugs" we have up here. I had thought them common
> since their function seems logical to me and I see them in use around
> me, but he said these engines-without-cabs are relatively rare. He also
> said he'd love some photos to make a LEGO model of it.
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> I see this shunt train about once a week, stopped in the industrial area
> near "my" warehouse (probably because there's a coffee shop nearby) and
> a few days ago I happened to have my (sorry it's old and low-res.) digital
> camera with me, so...
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=126721
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> SRC #765
> StRuCtures(tm)
> Guild of Bricksmiths(tm)
> http://SRC.NorthComp.com
Correct me if I'm wrong but its my understanding that a slug does not generate
power on its own. It is powered from the lead loco. The effect is greater
traction and power but less generation. They are seen a lot in switching yards
but not as much on long hauls.
Mike
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| (...) That's correct. A slug is an engine that's had the cab and motors removed, and often the fuel tanks as well. Sometines tha tank is retained and filled with ballist. This was common with older engines such as a GP9 or GP15. Either way, extra (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| Back a few years ago I was talking trains with someone here ( I forget his name) about the "slugs" we have up here. I had thought them common since their function seems logical to me and I see them in use around me, but he said these (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains)
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