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Was wondering the same thing.
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 08-29-2018 - 12:26

Railbot7 Wrote:
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> Isn't the inspection vehicle supposed to be
> self-propelled?


Three possible explanations come to mind:

1. Makes better time with a loco.
2. MRL requires a pilot, and just easier to do with a loco.
3. MRL does not trust the reliability of the self-propelled car, so requires a loco.

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