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Re:Company built its own rail terminal in NYC to avoid relyi... by fuzzzerd on Thursday May 01, 2025 @10:59AM (#43858537)
Ironic that the diesel that replaced steam and pure electric is actually diesel electric.
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Re:Company built its own rail terminal in NYC to avoid relyi... by bluGill on Thursday May 01, 2025 @11:12AM (#43858753)
Not really. The problem with electric (in 1930) is the low voltage (relatively low - still 600-1000 volts!) couldn't handle the needed watts for diesel.

Steam was more fuel efficient than diesel when it was replaced. But a diesel engine could start in less than a few hours, and needed one less person on the crew so it was cheaper overall.

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