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ment have of the entire railroad system is awe inspiring. They know every yard and the ca- pacity of each track; they know just how many cars they can hang on any one locomotive and still make the schedule; they carry an active, mental picture of the entire operation. These transportation men evaluate quick starts and the fast "kicking" done with Diesel- electric power. They know that with zero weather there are no freeze-ups. They know what it means to have maximum starting trac- tive effort to break loose the cold car journals after they have been standing a day or two. No time is taken out by the Diesel-electric switcher for taking water or coal. When the |
small or older industries need to be "pulled" or a car is to be spotted, there is no need to think of the wheel arrangement or road num- ber of the locomotive on the job, the Diesel- electric will go anywhere that a box car will clear. A great saving is made here especially when old road power which has been con- verted for use in switching service is replaced. The Baldwin Locomotive Works is con- scious of the fact that the success of the Traffic men, the Motive Power men, and the Trans- portation men is their success. Their endeavor is to progress with them and share their in- timate daily experiences in the operation of Diesel-electric power. |
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