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    #16
    Originally posted by bradhig View Post
    What do they need the diesel for?
    They can't afford to have this train fail out on the road.

    Also remember that 4014 only moved under its own power for the first time just a few days ago. The machinery has not yet been fully broken in. So they're not going to run it very hard.

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      #17
      Agreed. There is significant rod knock on 4014 still. They haven't tightened up the big ends yet.

      Yes, The yellow car behind 4014 is a water tender. There is one behind 844 as well.

      Hoping to see the old CSA challenger tenders restored someday. That would bring the total count of water cars to 4. UP tells me they are going to save the trucks and then scrap those old turbine/CSA tenders sadly.

      Robert

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        #18
        Guess the sound and graphic files for 4014 in train sims will have to be updated now.

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          #19
          UP usually runs a diesel in the steam consists for dynamic braking purposes.

          Yes, it's also available for fail-over, but I believe that's only happened a few times i.e. when 844 got flat tires in Texas a few years back....
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            #20
            If I remember correctly from when I rode behind 3985 the diesel is also required for air supply for normal braking, they can't depend on the steam loco compressors alone and I think it was a FRA requirement.
            Jim

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              #21
              Here they are pulling an excursion train.
              Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.


              Are the baggage cars carrying parts?

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                #22
                Come on folks, get real, its obvious the diesel on the excursion consist failed and the steamers were sent to rescue it.

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by bradhig View Post
                  Here they are pulling an excursion train.
                  Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.


                  Are the baggage cars carrying parts?
                  The baggage cars are for the tools and lubrications needed on the road. They also carry a limited quantity of spare parts. Those that can be replaced on the road. One of them also carries the stairs to access the cab on public display since UPP 9336 the express boxcar was wrecked and scrapped.

                  Robert

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                    #24
                    Hopefully the OR team can make a more realistic steam exhaust to fully enjoy it in the sim....
                    Rick

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                      #25
                      Here's to hoping Rick.

                      UP 4014 should be available tomorrow.

                      Robert

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Rick-MONON View Post
                        Hopefully the OR team can make a more realistic steam exhaust to fully enjoy it in the sim....
                        Hi Folks,

                        Here's hoping one of out talented model makers give this locomotive some TLC...

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                        Scott
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                          #27
                          4014 is available today. The NALW model is getting very old and out of date.

                          I did what I could with him. If it's not up to expectations than I apologize.

                          Mike Laxer had a new Bigboy and Challenger in the works. So did PostalVote. Neither user finished nor shared their work with the community.

                          Robert

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                            #28
                            Looks like 4014 is coming to Chicago......
                            Rick

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