Bill,
Would be quite obvious that GTM's would be way up from
1925 but actual train miles would probably be lower today.
In that era there were many lines where all trains operated
would be very small by today's standards. The social and
economic climates were different.
Right now takes two locomotives to move a 19,000 ton coal
train from Alliance to Galesburg. In 1925 terms that tonnage
would have required many more trains and locomotive changes
at various points.
Yes, the technology has really expanded.
Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: William Barber
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 25 January, 2004 09:53
Subject: [CBQ] Re: Misc historic CB&Q facts
Gerald,
One really interesting number (at least to me) in your information from
the 1925 OER is the total number of locomotives in service nation wide.
At that time, your information shows 76, 671 locomotives, undoubtedly
most were steam. After complete dieselization, the total diesel fleet
was about 25,000 units. Today, that number is less than 20,000 and yet,
I believe gross ton miles today, exceed the GTM at that time.
Interesting efficiency improvement and probably one reason why RRs are
still viable. Thanks for the information. Sure shows how prominent the
Q was in the U.S. rail picture. No wonder, GN and NP hung onto the
stock.
Bill Barber
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