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Author:	Bob Yarger [ Thu Aug 29, 2002 2:35 pm ]
Post subject:	Dynamic fans on PRR E8s
In the link below, are the twin dynamic brake fans original to this unit or added after purchase by Amtrak and rebuilding? http://abpr2.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?june02/06-15-02/PRR_5711a_Mt_Conrail_Phila_PA_09MAY2002.jpg ryarger@rypn.org

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Author:	Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Thu Aug 29, 2002 3:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Dynamic fans on PRR E8s
> In the link below, are the twin dynamic > brake fans original to this unit or added > after purchase by Amtrak and rebuilding? I just went through a ton of PRR diesel photos and couldn't find any with the fans. As a similar modification was made the the Morrison-Knudsen BN/Metra E8/E9's in the 1970s, I am willing to wager that this was part of the modifications made by Amtrak to its last five E8s rebuilt with HEP (495-499, two of which became Blue Mt. & Reading's PRR 5706/5898 duo and two of which ended up as CR 4020/4021, later Levin/PRR 5711/5809). lner4472@bcpl.net

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Author:	Phil Mulligan [ Thu Aug 29, 2002 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Dynamic fans on PRR E8s
They are not dynamic brake fans, but cooling fans for the HEP installed by Amtrak. Electric City Trolley Museum Association

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