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maffumatt
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I am getting a new toy at work
locomotive
Specifications GP40
Horsepower 3000
Tractive effort @ min. cont. spd. 55,400 lbs. @ 11.3 mph
Length over coupler pulling faces 59' 2"
Width over grabirons 10' 2-1/2"
Height above rails 15' 2-1/2"
Wheel diameter 40"
Fuel capacity 1700-3600 gal.
Engine 16-645E3, 16 cyl. turbocharged, GM Diesel
Main Generator AR10 Alternator
Traction Motors (4) D77/78 direct current
Standard Gearing 62:15 gear ratio
Weight Total loaded weight on rails (avg.) 257,000 lbs.
right now I have a gp8 converted to a 10. it has only 2000 hp, but she does the job done
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #1 on: Jun 14th, 2005, 10:32pm » |
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As in choo-choo ? Sumtimes off on my own 'track' Pam 
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maffumatt
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yes its a cutnose switcher locomotive, they are heavier than otr engines for more pulling power, and are lower (geared) for faster pulls. Its like going from a Volkswagon Bug to a 3 ton truck. I know I am foaming a little here, but I don't care.
I am excited about it.
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #3 on: Jun 15th, 2005, 12:45am » |
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I LOVE trains......always wanted a train car in my back yard or next to the house to use as a party/hangout/room and fix up cool. Loco-cootie Pam
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #4 on: Jun 15th, 2005, 1:40am » |
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Cool.
Be fun to see a pic of the thing. Sounds like fun.
Charlie 
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #5 on: Jun 15th, 2005, 2:37am » |
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 Lotta locomotive...
That reminds me how much I loved the Starlight Express musical... the one with trains... 
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maffumatt
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Here is my GP 10
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #7 on: Jun 15th, 2005, 9:28am » |
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Singin' Louis Jordan's, "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie."
Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
Headin' for the station with a pack on my back
I'm tired of transportation in the back of my hack
I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack
And hear the lonesome whistle see the smoke from the stack to pal around
With democratic fellow named mac
So take me right back to the track, jack
Choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie, woo-woo
Woo-woo, ch'boogie, choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, jack
You reach your destination but you don't go back
You need some compensation to get back in the black
You take a morning paper from the top of the stack
And read the situations from the front to the back
But the only job that's open needs a man with a knack
So put it right back in the rack, jack
Choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie, woo-woo
Woo-woo, ch'boogie, choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, jack
Gonna settle down by the railroad track
Live the life o'riley in the beat down shack
When i hear a whistle i can peep thru the crack
Watch the train rollin' when it's ballin' the jack
Love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack
So take me right back to the track, jack
Choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie, woo-woo
Woo-woo, ch'boogie, choo-choo, choo-choo, ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, jack
Take me right back to the track, jack
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hobos carry a sock full of rocks called jacks, they will bean you in the head as walk by, many a switchman has lost a wallet that way. They even know what days to do it, most RR's pay on the 1st and 15th so the 2nd and 16th is watch your back day.
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #9 on: Jun 15th, 2005, 5:34pm » |
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Great pics, Matt.....id hate to see that thing coming at my ass while stuck on the tracks....LOL
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #10 on: Jun 16th, 2005, 12:23am » |
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Reminds me of onea my foavorite songs......Train Train.......Brad used to get up on stage and play some ass kickin harmonica to it with a freinds band. Loose Kaboose Pam
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #11 on: Jun 16th, 2005, 3:44pm » |
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Re: a new toy
« Reply #12 on: Jun 16th, 2005, 7:10pm » |
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Hey Maff,
Nice ride ya got there. That brings back memories of years ago. I used to teach maintenance and repair of those GM EMD 645's and Fairbanks Morse engines. Those GM's are about the best you can get for a locomotive. Easy to overhaul and very dependable.
Blow the horn for us next time yer rollin' down them tracks !!!!
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maffumatt
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Thanks shes a good ol girl, and one hell of a work horse.
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