Re: Stored UP locomotives in Klamath Falls yard,
Author: Hot Water
Date: 04-03-2019 - 13:50
HUTCH 7.62 Wrote:
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> Kcjones Wrote:
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> > I read in "Railfan" that it also includes ALL
> of
> > the brand new T4's. You buy brand new
> locomotives
> > and then put them in storage. Not because
> business
> > is down, but you want to save money. Huh?
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> Well if they are anything like the Tier 4 pick ups
> and semi’s. I sure the emission equipment is
> unreliable and problematic. If that’s the case it
> could be very likely the reason why they are on
> the deadline
Plus, the T4 units use a LOT more fuel, but the exhaust emissions are way down. The same thing happening in the truck industry, i.e. much better emissions with much worse fuel mileage. Imagine that!