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Re: Retired R46's

Posted by Train Dude on Fri Jul 12 09:56:32 2024, in response to Re: Retired R46's, posted by BILLBKLYN on Fri Jul 12 00:30:56 2024.

The 75 foot cars provided many economic advantages. Based on a 600 foot train, 4 Less AC units, 1 less converter, 1 less converter, 2 less group switch boxes & 8 less traction motors. That list goes on including 20 car inspectors to do a routine inspection vs 30 for 60' cars. I could go on.

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