[CBQ] Re: Commuter push-pull

["rgs20460" <amtrak347@aol.com>]

--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, dhartman@... wrote:
>
> ....... Were the silver engines all E9s?

No, there were E7, E8 and E9 type locos painted silver. All 16 of the "Q" E9s 
received M-K "butchering/downgrading" in 1973 when BN paint was applied (BN 
9910-9925). Late 1973 thru Dec. 1974, 5 "Q" E8 locos were "hacked-on" by M-K, 
raising HP from 2250 to 2400 (BN 9900-9904). In both groups, the 567 engine 
block was maintained but 645 power assemblies were installed.  


I wonder when all units were green.

When they left Boise, ID Feb, 1973/Dec, 1974

 And I assume those consists didn't have electric brakes.

I'll assume you are refering to the "Q" units; YES, they did NOT have electric 
brakes but did have wonderful "straight air".


 Wonder about the air brake set-up on the unit (old style lap?)

All "Q" E units were equipped with 24RL brakes with "straight air"; after M-K, 
NYAB model PS-68 automatic with electric "assist".

I'll stop here without any further comments about the M-Ks.

Bob





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