Since the QNS&L does not interchange with any other railroad, it seems they can still order GE AC4400s, instead of the follow-on, FRA-compliant ES44AC. Of further interest is that QNS&L's GEs also feature a lower cab height. Compare the area above the windshields with any other road's version of that model, to see there is less "brow" on these. This feature may not be an option on the ES-series, since the radiator compartment has been brought up to the level of the cab roof on the later model.
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I want one! Nice shot Rod.
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The sky, the snow, it almost looks fake... nice shot Rod.
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I love all these snow shots, very nice photo Rod
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| Posted by cjr3559 on December 8, 2006 | |
Neat shot, it looks surreal.
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| Posted by Bii Bucklin on December 8, 2006 | |
Wasn't too long ago I stood next to these giants in the main assembly building at Erie GE. Great snow shot, Rod.
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| Posted by Ilovesd90macs on December 8, 2006 | |
J. C. Smith, the reason that QNS&L can still get ac4400's is because they are a canadian railway. The FRA emission regualtions only apply to US railroads. The reason CN & CP have to buy the new ones is because they own trackage in the US.
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Absolutely a very cool shot. So do the emission issues mean we'll not likely see them down here in 20-30 years as part of the NREX lease fleet (replacing the current xQNSL units?) ;)
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| Posted by TOYOTA on December 13, 2006 | |
NREX does not own any trackage so the emmision rules are a bit fuzzy.
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