Rich Hunn Wrote:
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> Mike, I think you'd find that while there is a
> difference at idle it's not as large as you'd
> think. The way around it on larger units is to
> install the Quick Start systems and shut the
> thing
> down when you're not using it. This is already in
> wide use on road units so to rework any existing
> switchers wouldn't be that much of a chore.

UP has for years had an ongoing program to retrofit older units (both road and yard) with "Smart Start" which automatically shuts down the engine after 15 minutes of idling. The vast majority of units now used in yard and local service are now equipped with it. Granted, some don't work for various reasons, but there are very few units that don't have it nowadays.