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Re: (erielack) CSX or NS SD45-2 - big tanks



Paul asked:

> Here's something that's always puzzled me: The EL got the huge tanks to
run non-stop, Croxton-Chicago. Most of the Western roads had long routes as
well - why didn't they opt for larger fuel tanks so they had to make less
fueling stops?
>

Aren't the tanks on the modern units much larger?  5-6,000 gals?  Maybe EL
was just ahead of its time?

SGL

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