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exterior ducting on SD40-2's?
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:36:23 GMT
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cmasi@cmasi.*avoidspam*chem.tulane.edu
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The other day I finally noticed that the base of an SD40-2 is not the
same on both sides. On the side with the bulge that contains the blower,
the base is thick, and it thins out just after reaching the rear truck.
On the other side, the base is the same thickness the entire length of
the engine. So, is the base extra room on one side used to accommodate
the ducts that bring the air to the traction motors?
Just curios,
Thanks,
Chris
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 | | Re: exterior ducting on SD40-2's?
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| (...) Our GP-38-2's have the same arrangement. At the very end of the raised platform, where it drops back down to the lower level, on the engineer's side is a small storage area used to hold extra knuckles and a length of heavy duty chain. As far (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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