Re: EMD DD-35 facts.-- Did you know that you could operate them independently like a real loco?
Author: Chris Walker
Date: 07-09-2024 - 20:30
Just Sayin'... Wrote:
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> The U-50 & U-50-C locomotives were exclusive to
> Union Pacific; the Alco C-855 was exclusive to
> Espee.
You got that a little mixed up Sayin'
ALCo C-855A+B UP only
GE U-50 UP + SP
GE U-50C UP only
DD35 UP + SP
DD35A UP only
Yes Bob2 I was aware of the hostler controls. Your Super reined you in, haha! :)
Funny also how your mates didn't like the U-50. Must have been a LA hatred kinda thing. In 1982 I spoke with an Engineer in Green River, asked him about how they rode etc; no complaints, he called them Whirlybirds.
Chris
in New Zealand