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I would like to know a fuel consumption figure please.
A four-locomotive freight train climbing up the Cajon Pass uses how much fuel? I realise there will be a range of values but I would appreciate knowing the highest figure possibLe, ideally in gallons per hour per locomotive at the steeper grades.
At notch 8, an SD40 will burn about 165GPH.
Thanks very much, that explains why they sound so magnificent!
At notch 8, an SD40 will burn about 165GPH.
The SD40 is a relatively old locomotive that uses late 1960's-early 1970's technology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD40
Newer locomotives with their 21st century computer technology were developed to get much better fuel economy along with lower exhaust emissions.
Thanks Bill, technology makes machinery better but sometimes the old stuff still catches the eye. And ear.
Thanks Bill, technology makes machinery better but sometimes the old stuff still catches the eye. And ear.
How true. I used to bemoan the legions of look-alike SD40-2's that headed mainline freights in the late 70's-early 90's. Now I would certainly like to see one on a local or transfer run.
A couple of years ago I spent a day photographing action in the Cajon Pass. What a great location for railroad shots. Here’s one of my many favourites.
The SD40 is a relatively old locomotive that uses late 1960's-early 1970's technology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD40
Newer locomotives with their 21st century computer technology were developed to get much better fuel economy along with lower exhaust emissions.
That was the newest info I had on hand. I was pretty sure he didn't want fuel consumption info for a 244 Alco...
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