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Re: Help from the train experts ...
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 9 Jan 2001 01:14:53 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mike Walsh writes:
> In my wanderings in search of suitable pictures, I found this:
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> HTTP://ARCHIVE.TRAINPIX.COM/ATSF/EMDORIG/GP60B/331.HTM
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> What do you call this? It is a locomotive that doesn't have a cab. For
> some reason the term "slug" comes to my memory but I don't know if it is
> correct.
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> Thanks,
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> Mike
It's a "B" unit, that is to say, it does not have a crew cab. That's the only
difference from a normal unit...it is designed to go in the middle of a
consist, and not at the driving end.
It's cheaper for the railway, when they are going to lash up multiple engines,
not to pay to have a cab on every one. Given that it is a GP unit, it is
likely used on container service (high HP, low traction).
James P
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| In my wanderings in search of suitable pictures, I found this: HTTP://ARCHIVE.TRAIN...0B/331.HTM What do you call this? It is a locomotive that doesn't have a cab. For some reason the term "slug" comes to my memory but I don't know if it is correct. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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