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Re: 3801 Ltd's PFZ2219 on IP



David Bromage wrote:

> But in this case, didn't one of the axle hourlans sieze? 500kVA of power
> is useless if the van can't be moved.

Using this point of view, we should say that we should convert all the sitting cars
to self propelled railcars, because if the 81 class seizes a traction motor, 3,000
HP of power is useless if the loco can't be moved.

Seriously, how often would you get a screwed journal?  Not often enough to warrant
putting gen sets under every carriage!

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David Johnson
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