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Re: SP Four unit Truckee Helper Westbound Sept 1996
Author: SP5103
Date: 06-24-2010 - 07:09

I don't remember SP's rules for helpers - but regardless you wouldn't have all four units working online - too much power and could jack-knife the train. Twelve axles is usually the limit, which would account for the exhaust plumes on just 8398? and 8373. I thought SP or California had an 8 axle rear helper limit in those days. I assume the train stalled and they robbed the power off another train to get it to the top.

Nice picture - brings back many memories!

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  SP Four unit Truckee Helper Westbound Sept 1996 Drew Jacksich 06-23-2010 - 23:29
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  Re: SP Four unit Truckee Helper Westbound Sept 1996 SP5103 06-24-2010 - 07:09
  Re: SP Four unit Truckee Helper Westbound Sept 1996 Drew Jacksich 06-24-2010 - 07:51
  Re: SP Four unit Truckee Helper Westbound Sept 1996 Freericks 06-24-2010 - 10:20
  Re: SP Four unit Truckee Helper Westbound Sept 1996 Nicholson 06-25-2010 - 08:43


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