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Re: (erielack) AMTRAK F-40s for Pocono service? AEM7ACs Anyone?

Hmmm, sounds more like MTA didn't have the good sense to have the F40s run 
through Beech Grove Shops rebuild. The Canadian freight railroad that bought 
a number of them has nothing but good to report. Bottom line: In used 
locomotives, just like in used cars, you get what you pay for.

Michael Dye ELHS #1516


>From: "Steven W.kay" <"stevekay_@_mtlakes.csnet.net">
>"STEVEZ10_@_aol.com" wrote:
>
> > Steve,
> >
> > Why do you say the ex Amtrak F-40's, MTA 4191 and 4192 are trash???
> > Weren't they rebuilt with CAT just like the present NJT F-40's???
> > What's wrong with them?
> >
> > Steve Pellettiere
> > Denville, NJ
>
>Steve,
>Amtrak has a record of selling it's worst performers to other railroads
>(consider the E60s) and sometimes the contractor who "rebuilds" them does a
>lousy job (i.e. some of the GPs rebuilt at Altoona). The engines look nice 
>but
>perform badly. In the case of the 4191/92 the cab were extremely noisy, the
>ride was rough best, and the engine pulled poorly. Both were sent back for
>modification but complaints from the engineers still persist.
>
>Steve
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