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Re:In 1919, an Army convoy drove cross-country from Washingt... by chrisseaton on Monday July 08, 2019 @04:40PM (#20386533)
I don't know if it's just where I happen to see them (near inhabited areas), but US freight trains seem to literally move at walking pace. Ringing the bell the entire time while they do it.
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Re:In 1919, an Army convoy drove cross-country from Washingt... by jdsully on Monday July 08, 2019 @05:51PM (#20387127)
They can get up to 50-60mph but only outside of built up areas with long straight track (e.g. in the Great Planes). They mostly go slow for fuel efficiency (it takes a lot of power and distance to build up speed).

Here's one going 70mph in Texas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMhSRP7RBpo

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