You'll see BNSF SD-slug sets in Kansas City as well; there is a full switcher
-like cab on the end away from the mother unit, probably for the quiet. DJE
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From: Bill Lane
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:53 PM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: NS loco test unit
All,
I can't say for sure what NS38 is for. I do know that from my many visits to
Altoona and at least 2 tours of the loco shops NS **had** a loco frame that
they would mount rebuilt diesel engines in to test and possibly break in.
All of the above is different than a Slug which is usually a formerly
complete diesel loco that has had the diesel motor and generator removed and
a large concrete block put in its place. They may or may not have a
functioning cab and are essentially an extra set of traction motors powered
by the loco it has to be connected to. At times a Slug can be run in the
lead position. I talked to a CXS crew once that liked running the train
from an ex-GP30 Slug because it was quiet. Many times Slugs are used for
switching and Hump service. The last time I saw a Powered-Slug set it was
remotely controlled at the Allentown PA yard.
Thank You,
Bill Lane
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