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Re: Lead locomotives
Author: theconductor
Date: 09-20-2008 - 22:57

cajon Wrote:
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> Most diesel services just put what ever is
> available & easiest for them to handle w/o any
> consideration for crew preferences.


This is the main reason. However, there is more to it than just that. Engine house personnel have been cut so far back that they just don't have the time to switch power around when it's not absolutely necessary and meet the demands for on time train performance.

-con

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  Lead locomotives Jon 09-20-2008 - 08:37
  Misfitting lead units z 09-20-2008 - 10:27
  Re: Lead locomotives bm 09-20-2008 - 19:49
  Re: Lead locomotives cajon 09-20-2008 - 20:12
  Re: Lead locomotives theconductor 09-20-2008 - 22:57
  Re: Lead locomotives Joe 09-21-2008 - 00:54
  Re: Lead locomotives George Andrews 09-21-2008 - 14:23
  Re: Lead locomotives Joe 09-21-2008 - 20:49


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