BNSF 3972
Date:
7/4/2009
Location:
Fridley, MN
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Collection Of:
Robert Garton
Locomotives:
BNSF 3972(Yard Slug)
Author:
Robert Garton
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This picture is part of album:
Yard Switchers & Industrial Locomotives Vol. V
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Adam T. Fritz
General
At the risk of sounding like a novice railfan; am I correct in assuming the engine just provides the electric power to drive the motors on these things for a little extra umph?
8/3/2009 11:15:42 PM
Adam T. Fritz
General
At the risk of sounding like a novice railfan; am I correct in assuming the engine just provides the electric power to drive the motors on these things for a little extra umph?
8/4/2009 12:08:53 AM
Jeff Carlson
General
That's just about right actually. They're good for low-speed, high-tonnage work, like in hump yards.
8/4/2009 1:35:59 AM
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