Jack, I believe all you have to say. I know your background, and your skills, and you were good at what you did. ( By the way, thanks for not scolding me in BOLD TYPE.)But a few others here ? Tell us your expertise in the field ?? Just putting out some simple questions that a few "Know it all's" don't seem to have legitimate answers to...The point here is all the anger needs to go away, but it won't. If anyone posts something positive about the 4014, the name calling and flaming begins. Unless you were in the seatbox or the cab, how the hell do you know how the locomotive is being operated ? This really isn't about the Locomotive is it ? it's the guy behind the throttle. ( I believe Todd Boy over on TO asked everyone to tone down the criticism a while back) This is a good site. A little out of control at times (must be a California Thing) but what the hell...I guess there is no cure for COER...