by merrick1
Is anyone ever going to design a locomotive engine that can use antifreeze? Think of all the fuel that would be saved if locomotives didn't have to idle to keep from freezing.
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merrick1 wrote:Is anyone ever going to design a locomotive engine that can use antifreeze? Think of all the fuel that would be saved if locomotives didn't have to idle to keep from freezing.nope, but the trains can be plugged in on 480 volt standby power , and cooling fluids kept warm.
Mbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061
DutchRailnut wrote:Dutch, can you explain why this is not possible? Are the systems that different (other than much bigger) than combustion engines that utilize antifreeze?merrick1 wrote:Is anyone ever going to design a locomotive engine that can use antifreeze? Think of all the fuel that would be saved if locomotives didn't have to idle to keep from freezing.nope, but the trains can be plugged in on 480 volt standby power , and cooling fluids kept warm.
bmcdr wrote:Thanks hutchMbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061
bmcdr wrote:Whyd the 1061 need to be tested?Mbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061
ACeInTheHole wrote:Insurance package, as well as simulating weight for the consist (if the f40 was isolated).bmcdr wrote:Whyd the 1061 need to be tested?Mbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061