Re: [CBQ] Re: Commuter push-pull

[dhartman@mchsi.com]

Thanks Bob. Very interesting. I never had the opportunity of using straight air (by the time I transfered from train to engine), but really liked the electric. Then again, all I could compare it to was regular air brakes.

Aside from upgrading and modifying, what did M-K do that made E9s worse in your view? The E9 was one of my favorite rides. They were M-K, but, again, I had no E9 baseline for comparison.

Doug

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Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:18:19 -0000

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Subject: [CBQ] Re: Commuter push-pull

 

--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, dhartman@... wrote:
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> ....... 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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