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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by MBTA1016
What was the f40?
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by DutchRailnut
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.
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by bmcdr
Mbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061
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by BigUglyCat
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.
by MBTA1016
bmcdr wrote:Thanks hutchMbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061
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by DutchRailnut
On large engines the seals will start leaking and antifreeze will get into oil eating up the crank case bearings.
also the EPA does not want 240 gallons of antifreeze to spill every time a locomotive develops a leak.
also the EPA does not want 240 gallons of antifreeze to spill every time a locomotive develops a leak.
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by ns3010
Any word on if additional road testing is scheduled for this week or next weekend?
by ACeInTheHole
bmcdr wrote:Whyd the 1061 need to be tested?Mbta fan wrote:What was the f40?1061
by DutchRailnut
1061 only goes along for ride, off line, incase the new toy has a problem.
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by nomis
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
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by djimpact1
This thread is getting WAY off-topic...
Has there been any additional testing of 2001 since Sunday AM, and if not, is there a tentative time period of when the next round of testing will occur?
Has there been any additional testing of 2001 since Sunday AM, and if not, is there a tentative time period of when the next round of testing will occur?
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by 8th Notch
I don't think we've drifted far off topic... The 1061 was cut today so the 2001 may be testing solo on the next round. The test train should operate the next 3 days (tomorrow up in the air with the storm). The normal trend until clearance testing starts seems to be up the NH route to test between Wilmington and Shop late morning - early evening before PM rush.
by JBConn
What is the number of the cab car on the HSP-46 test set?
by sery2831
Right now it's 2001-9xx-9xx-1808-1800
Yesterday I believe the 1808 was in the lead and I am not sure of the other Rotem car that was in the consist.
Yesterday I believe the 1808 was in the lead and I am not sure of the other Rotem car that was in the consist.
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