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Re: Deadhead rotary Donner
Author: E
Date: 03-17-2012 - 20:59

>>From what I have heard, UP rotarys have only two traction motors to turn the blade, while the SP rotarys have four motors. Back around 1997 or 1998 the UP tried one of "their" rotarys on "the Hill". It did not go far before burning out both motors, and had to be replaced by one of the SP plows. The UP rotarys might be fine for the Wyoming snow, they can't make it with what's on Donner.<<

Ridiculous, and it never happened, anyway. UP 900080 had no problems plowing deep, blue Sierra Snow on the exWP Highline in 1993.

900080 has 4 traction motors to turn the wheel and has never burned up a motor or been stuck in the snow. UP 900082, the main plow is 2,500 HP and uses a mill motor to turn the wheel. Likewise, it's never been stuck or burned up anything, either.

You people should be proud of the ex-SP equipment and it's experienced people, but not to the point of making stuff up.

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