February 15, 2019 04:54PM
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Let me try to explain.
When in freight service particularly with heavy trains once the throttle was open not a lot of adjusting of throttle position was necessary.
In passenger service with shorter trains, more delicate "cargo" and more undulating grade (ie the line from Durango to Silverton) more frequent and incremental throttle setting is required to give a good ride.
A throttle adequate for freight is just a PIB (pain in the butt) for tourist service.
John Bush
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