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 #570690  by DutchRailnut
 
Voith a manufacturer of hydraulic transmissions has introduced a new mixed service locomotive of 4800 hp (very big for European standard) the Maxima 40CC
Here is some test footage from test track at Velim, the European equivalent of Pueblo Colorado.

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=OWHcu7RRWIE&NR=1
The barrels on front are for slip/slide testing it puts an soapy oily mix on rail for testing.

Image here is the Maxima 40CC testing in Netherlands.