Fwd: Re: Big Boys and articulated steamers--question

Oct 31, 2012 0 Replies

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Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:04:16 -0400 Subject: Re: Big Boys and articulated steamers--questi> [Snip]




>> Same for a diesel locomotive. Horsepower is the rate at which energy
>> is used. A diesel locomotive hauling a 1000 ton train at 60mph will
>> use energy at a higher rate than hauling the same train at 30mph. Just
>> like a steam engine.
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> Thanks for clarification Wolf.
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You're welcome.


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