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| Author: | Howard P. [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RMLI 25-tonner |
After reading the brief about RMLI's 25-tonner, I am a bit perplexed. The writer mentions it being "direct drive" from the diesel engine. Every GE 25-tonner that I've ever seen (including RMNE's 1952 25-tonner) has one diesel engine coupled to a main generator, thus provding power for one traction motor. The second axle is driven via a large chain drive. And, every GE industrial diesel locomotive (of any size) that I've ever seen is indeed a diesel-electric. Could this one be "different"? |
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| Author: | NH0401 [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RMLI 25-tonner |
Nope. Very,very similar to the 'quarter pounder' that came out of Yankee Gas-including the electric drive. No gearshift or clutch pedal to be found. DPK |
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| Author: | Hume Kading [ Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RMLI 25-tonner |
Because it was a press release from the museum I didn't edit it too closely. I too am puzzled by that statement. I sent an email to the museum requesting clarification. We'll see what they say. |
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