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rdamurphy

February 14, 2019 03:49PM

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The primary reason "soaker" locomotives didn't last long on the D&RGW was the same reason they never ordered diesels without turbochargers. Altitude. There's been a lot of interesting research with both external and internal combustion engines related to high altitude, especially above 10,000 feet. As an old timer trucker, I can tell you that nurse-maiding and old non-turbo Detroit 318 over Loveland Pass on a hot Summer day will make you appreciate modern engines!

Robert

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