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Re: EMD slugs
Author: Shortline Sammie
Date: 05-31-2020 - 20:24

Hot Water Wrote:
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> Paul G Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I know where this is going to go but they did
> > build cows. I do know the difference.
>
> 1) Slug = no prime mover, and MUST have traction
> motor power provided by the connected master
> unit.
>
> 2) Calf = contains a prime mover and complete
> electrical HP control circuitry, but no control
> cab. Must me MU'ed to the "Cow" in order to have
> two powered units, controlled from one crew cab,
> i.e. "Cow and Calf".

Although similar a "calf" not to be confused with a "B unit" as the calf/cow were permanently connected with a solid drawbar and had steps only on the front end.

Dick Samuels

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  Re: EMD slugs Shortline Sammie 05-31-2020 - 20:24
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