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Old 11-06-2023, 02:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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A quick search suggests 3,200-6,000HP (18,000 max). Boxcars are fungible, and would require retrofit.

No idea what the rolling friction losses are for a mile long train, but 670HP in aerodynamics losses may be achievable.
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