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Re: Cajon Pass grade vs Horseshoe Curve grade
Author: Kyle
Date: 06-23-2017 - 15:39
jst3751 Wrote:
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> You really cannot directly compare the two, as
> trains running across Cajon Pass are going to have
> more horsepower period from end point to end point
> as there are multiple grades up and down between
> endpoints. My understanding of trains in the east
> is they do not need that overall extra horsepower
> so helpers are used specifically for Horseshoe
> grade.
Hat3751 knows what's talking about
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> You really cannot directly compare the two, as
> trains running across Cajon Pass are going to have
> more horsepower period from end point to end point
> as there are multiple grades up and down between
> endpoints. My understanding of trains in the east
> is they do not need that overall extra horsepower
> so helpers are used specifically for Horseshoe
> grade.
Hat3751 knows what's talking about
