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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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22. Probably diesel-electrics

Reply to malaise (Reply #19)

Sun Jan 15, 2023, 10:02 PM

Jan 2023

Most diesel trains drive an electric generator which charges onboard batteries that power the trucks that drive the train.

Electric only freight trains are generally limited to the east coast.

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Probably diesel-electrics Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2023 #22

Thanks malaise Jan 2023 #24

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