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Old 03-06-2009, 09:08 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Even at the slower speeds that they travel, they would probably save several thousand gallons of fuel each year simply by a more 'retro' streamlined design.

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By the way, I was talking about an overall fleet average.

Katana : I saw a show on diesel trains that showed just what you are asking - the engine is hooked up to a large alternator versus a gearbox. So, yes it is sort of like a Volt in a sense.

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