Actually it went to Diesel-Electric. The Diesel motor drives an electric generator
that then drives DC motors for the drive. Speed control and power better with DC and electricity.

I lived three blocks from the tracks (one block from the center of town!) in the
late 40's and early 50's. Very close to 1. Travis AFB (B-36...cargo) and not far
from the SFO/Oakland Naval yards - hunter point... Bombs and Naval shells, mines.....

The Korean war was in swing and many many trains of heavy steam and newer Diesel
pulled material into our yard for staging.

I was a little guy at the time and was one of the few kids allowed to be at the
tracks while the men worked the trains. I was responsible and they knew it.
So I'm with you Harold - I miss the big iron - The great machines are thankfully stored
here and there. I got to see the Canadian Railroad big 6060 and sister on the old
rails north of Calgary.

Martin

Martin H. Eastburn
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Harold and Susan Vordos wrote:
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MikeMandaville wrote:


Any comments?

The railroads went to DIesel.

Dan



And for multiple reasons (all very warranted, too!), much to my chagrin.

Harold



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