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Better high Warren. Try a D-9 with three 4 foot rippers all the way down in soild sandstone, hill so steep you're gaining speed in neutral, feet on the dash.Originally posted by WDaniels
... 10% grade with 40+ some yards of dirt piled up in front of a big "U" blade and the tractor gaining speed. IMOH that is the best high.
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Originally posted by RustyJC
Trivia information - the GE locomotive engine has its roots in the Cooper-Bessemer FVBL-12-T and FVBL-16-T engines. Cooper-Bessemer manufactured these engines in its Grove City, PA facility and sold these engines to GE for locomotive service for many years. GE finally purchased the design and manufacturing rights to these engines and began manufacturing them in its new Grove City, PA (no coincidence) facility.
Just a little historical background... .
Rusty
Originally posted by Sled Puller
The Bessemer has closed its doors. No doubt a plant that the locals thought would be there forever.
Originally posted by EMD Diesel Power
but how about a 15,000 ton coal train going down a 2-3percent grade? Better hope the dynamics are up to par... if not... . its a wild ride because the air alone isnt going to hold it back.