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Old 10th September 2009, 16:34
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Originally Posted by JEB-245584/2 View Post
Can I just ask one question? When was the last time anybody saw a modern DIESEL locomotive? From what I remember the last time I looked at one it was a diesel electric loco. So why not cut the middle man out ie get rid of the engine and pick the power source direct from the OLE surely it is more efficent and cost effective.
John
Don't forget the diesel-hydraulic locos John
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