10-01-2010, 10:54 AM
I think those are Gensets - looks like they have 3 stacks each? Instead of one large prime mover that runs regardless of how much power is required, they have 3 sets of engine/generators and run only what's required for a particular situation. By using 3x 500HP gensets, you cna have a 1500hp loco but whent he situation only calls for less, like maintaining speed on straight level track, you don't have a 1500hp diesel running, just a single 500hp one. Great idea.
--Randy
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad of the 1950's in HO
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