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Re: MOC: first 8-wide diesel moc
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 13 Feb 2001 02:43:25 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
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> Josh Baakko wrote:
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> > Not only BN ran these (named F45, FP45), and the walkway isn't covered for
> > that reason.
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> Yes, the primary purpose was to cut down on wind resistance, but other related
> advantages included: easier access to machinery when loco was in motion, passage
> along motive power was obviously safer when in motion, they were easier to clean
> with rotary brushes (try for yourself with 4553;) and snow did have a harder time
> accumulating on the locos.
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> There were only 3 original purchasers of the F45: Santa Fe, GN, and BN (86 total
> units, according to the Model Railroader Cyclopedia, vol 2).
Yes, They are the original purchase, BNSF has a few left overs, but most
were sold and Wisconsin Central ( http://www.wclx.com ) was the largest
purchaser. WC is now supposed to be bought out by Candian National, if the
Gov. will let them.
josh
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> -John
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| (...) Yes, the primary purpose was to cut down on wind resistance, but other related advantages included: easier access to machinery when loco was in motion, passage along motive power was obviously safer when in motion, they were easier to clean (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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