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    Essay I wrote about the GG1

    thx for the feedback, Ill look into it.
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    Essay I wrote about the GG1

    This here is a essay I wrote (with a little help from Grammarly) about General Electric's GG1. Once you are done reading, please comment what your thoughts are regarding the essay. The only reason the text is bigger is because I copied and pasted from the Google doc I used to write it. The...
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    Train Derailment Detection System or axle bearing overheat detection system

    If you had the parts you needed to build one, how long do you thing it will take? (if everything goes accordingly)
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    Train Derailment Detection System or axle bearing overheat detection system

    Well, since you live on the east coast like me, I would highly recommend reaching out to SteamTown National Historic Site in Scranton Pa. I have been here a quite a few times. They have an active locomotive repair shop inside their roundhouse. I'm sure you will be able to find the parts you...
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    Am I the only GG1 fan?

    Poll, if you want to answer. It. would be appreciated
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    Train Derailment Detection System or axle bearing overheat detection system

    Would you like me to spead the word about this idea? I would be happy to assist you online.
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    Train Derailment Detection System or axle bearing overheat detection system

    1. Interesting, where did you get all this experience? Seems like you really know what you are talking about. 2. Would this device be used on locos or rolling stock, or both? 3. How would the system be wired to the cab of the locomotive if this device would be on any rolling stock? 4. How...
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    Train Derailment Detection System or axle bearing overheat detection system

    Do you think that it would be possible to build a prototype?
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    Train Derailment Detection System or axle bearing overheat detection system

    Im not doubting you, but how can we tell that your invention (that I thing is pretty cool) will actually be used on modern day locomotives?
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