Until at least a few years ago, you also had a few direct-drive diesels. I
rode in a passenger train once that was pulled by such a locomotive. The
driver actually shifted gears!
AG (stuck in first) Schnozz
On Monday, April 7, 2014, Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Steve
>
> Thanks very much for that very interesting rundown. And yes, I had
> thought that the power had to be equal (or very nearly), but your point is
> clear.
>
> We have a mix of electric and diesel-electric on our railways, but I have
> a soft spot for the diesel-electric ones.
>
> Chris
>
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