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

["Gary R. Kazin" <gkazin_@_yahoo.com>]

From what I've read, it wasn't just the advantage of avoiding a stop;
there was a significant difference in fuel costs at several points along
the line.   It was worthwhile for EL to try to avoid buying fuel at some
locations.

- --- Schuyler G Larrabee <sgl2_@_ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> 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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Gary R. Kazin
DL&W Milepost R35.7
Rockaway, New Jersey

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