What model of locomotive are you guys refering to? It has to be a genesis to
earn a name of such
ugliness!!
amtrak347@aol.com wrote:
> Haven't found an engineer yet, that likes these units from a
> functional/operational standpoint. Have heard them unaffectionately referred
> to as "dildoes".
> Are these the first cab units in history to be built without illuminated
> number boards? They have better non-illuminated loco numbers on the rear of
> the
> unit than there is on the front of them. Maybe Metra should consider running
> them backwards for better unit ID? According to an unnamed Amtrak official,
> when MPI completes this order, Metra will have nothing left but "Winnebagoes
> and Dildoes", possibly meaning the Bulldog F40's will be history. I'm still
> having trouble trying to believe the engine weight engraved on the builders
> plate; way in excess of the usual 70k lb. axle limit; must have installed
> larger
> journals and axles to support the weight. Are they still restricted from the
> UP
> (C&NW) & MILW Metra lines acct. they exceed the Cooper rating of their
> bridges?
>
> RC
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