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Discussion of Electro-Motive locomotive products and technology, past and present. Official web site can be found here: http://www.emdiesels.com/.

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 #404120  by eurobill
 
Wabco announced a water cooled locomotive compressor, model 3CWDL, as a direct replacement for Gardner Denver’s WLN/WBO line used on several EMD locos. At the same time they announced model 3CWD for the SD89/SD70 platforms. The design of these compressors is remarkably similar to the Triangle & Gardner Denver direct drive water-cooled compressors.
I wonder why Wabco tooled up for this? Gardner seems like a strong reliable machine. Any thoughts?

 #439664  by EDM5970
 
Perhaps Wabco wants a greater share of the market?