RE: (erielack) EL C-628's and a question

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

Bob,

>     The EL had "on the books" an order with GE for U-23-B's 
> (list has kicked this one around quite a few times).  These 
> were to be numbered as 2300's even though their horsepower is 
> actually 2250.  As such, wouldn't it be safe to ponder that 
> the fifty horsepower less on the 628 would lend to the 2800 
> series rather than the 2750 series since no other engines 
> occupied either block?

Good point. Weren't the GE U28C's also 2750 HP?



>     Also, the burning question,  I had ordered the second set 
> of EL hoppers and understood they would be sent around or 
> after Christmas.  Can anyone update their status?

I spoke with the folks at CM Shops, and they have been quite backlogged.
Apparently, they'll be printed sometime over the next two weeks...

Yes, I'm eagerly awaiting my 12-pack as well! :)

	- Paul

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