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Re: Does Mr. D dislike the Centennial ?
Author: Hot Water
Date: 04-13-2019 - 06:22
pondering pundit Wrote:
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> As for the E9's, weren't they converted to 645
> engines a while back, so mechanically at least
> they're GP38's? Must still be some parts for that
> setup around.
The UP Executive E Units are essentially GP38-2 inside, i.e. the engine is a single 16-645E non-turbocharged at 2000 HP, while the electrical control system is completely GP38-2.
> If the E's are in good shape otherwise, how about
> re-engining again with some Tier-3 710s? Are 710s
> that much bigger than 645s that they wouldn't fit?
There are no 710 roots blown engines. All 710 series engines are turbocharged, thus there would be no point in destroying the historical exterior appearance of the 3 E Units, for such a VERY expensive project. Especially when the current manager will not have anything to do with them anyway.
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> As for the E9's, weren't they converted to 645
> engines a while back, so mechanically at least
> they're GP38's? Must still be some parts for that
> setup around.
The UP Executive E Units are essentially GP38-2 inside, i.e. the engine is a single 16-645E non-turbocharged at 2000 HP, while the electrical control system is completely GP38-2.
> If the E's are in good shape otherwise, how about
> re-engining again with some Tier-3 710s? Are 710s
> that much bigger than 645s that they wouldn't fit?
There are no 710 roots blown engines. All 710 series engines are turbocharged, thus there would be no point in destroying the historical exterior appearance of the 3 E Units, for such a VERY expensive project. Especially when the current manager will not have anything to do with them anyway.
