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.



Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Jeepers, It's the FRA! Pdxrailtransit 08-28-2018 - 15:07
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! Pdxtrailrancid 08-28-2018 - 15:39
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! Pdxrailtransit 08-28-2018 - 16:20
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! john 08-28-2018 - 18:18
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! Uncle Dave 08-28-2018 - 15:41
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! Berg 08-28-2018 - 16:08
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! HUTCH 7.62 08-28-2018 - 20:10
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! Anonymouse 08-28-2018 - 20:36
  Re: Jeepers, It's the FRA! Railbot7 08-29-2018 - 07:09
  Was wondering the same thing. Pdxrailtransit 08-29-2018 - 12:26
  DOTX 219 Fact Sheet PDF Pdxrailtransit 08-29-2018 - 12:47


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