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Re: [CBQ] Commuter operations

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Subject: Re: [CBQ] Commuter operations
From: Scott Walker <jscottw46@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:33:14 -0500
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Thank you, Leo,

That is a perfect and wonderful explanation.  I often forget that the
Raceway is but one line of railroad.  Thanks for your help.

Scott

On 6/15/2011 9:04 PM, qutlx1@aol.com wrote:
>  
>
> Scott,
>
> Here's my speculation as to the later adoption of HEP and push pull by
> the
> Q.
>
> By the time of development of these technologies the Q had
> concentrated all
> commuter operations at Aurora where facilities were readily available for
> turning equipment. The reverse move at CUS to 14th St was relatively
> short
> compared to going to Western Ave on other roads so less time savings.
> With
> only one terminal and one line this most likely made the cost/benefit
> analysis for the upgrade to these technologies less beneficial than on
> other
> roads with multiple lines and terminals where costs savings would be
> greater.
>
> Leo Phillipp.
>
>
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>
> 



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