Re: Another advantage
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 12-12-2012 - 12:47
SP5103 Wrote:
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> You will often see GP38s and other EMDs with roots
> blowers in mainline trains being moved dead in
> consist between shops or assignements. While fully
> capable of adding more horsepower to pull the
> train, special instructions often restrict them
> from being under power to assist mainline trains
> in high fire danger areas.
UP's Roseville Service Unit (and maybe others as well) requires that all units under 2500 horsepower be deadheaded dead-in-consist, even if the engine has a turbocharger.