As I recall, the main problem with the Baldwins were pretty much those shared by all of the former "Steam" builders: A failure to adapt to the idea of mass production, Designs that weren't especially well thought out (I seem to recall being told something about water and fuel lines being run above electrical cabling [Speaking as an electronics tech...BAD IDEA!], Diesel prime movers that were way too cranky and far too failure prone, etc. These would tend to lead to a short working life, and to being exiled ASAP, when the boys at EMD had their ducks in a row and could provide units that hung together and RAN. On the other hand, I also remember Dad telling me that "When they were 'right', they could pull the whole yard away in one trip". Wish I could have seen it... Michael Dye ELHS #1516 >From: "Montgomery, Edward T" <Edward.Montgomery_@_fcps.edu> >They sounded like Alcos and it wasn't until they pulled towards me that >I saw the Builders Plate indicating Baldwin. Did these engines suffer >from repetitive mechanical problems? They disappeared quite quickly >from the scene. >Ed The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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