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Old 27th November 2007, 10:03
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......................Also I note that they mention AC, so presumably they are talking about a hybrid diesel/electric ? Makes sense I suppose.
I assume they are referring to the type of traction motors. I think the Class 66 still uses DC traction motors whilst most new diesel-electrics nowadays use the more efficient AC type.
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