They are direct drive diesels. The drive shaft was not intended for this use. This is a great way to break the drive shaft on the RDC. Budd said "not to do this". NH and M&STL violated this rule. But they didn't pull the weight of a freight engine!
@intercityrailpal This particular RDC is not the same as an original RDC. This one has been extensively upgraded and modified with new powertrains, electronics, etc. This RDC is a demo unit...which IRSI uses as a shop switcher from time to time.
What I want to know is. Is the former Lehigh Valley RDC they were parting out still up there?
intercityrailpal 1 year ago
They are direct drive diesels. The drive shaft was not intended for this use. This is a great way to break the drive shaft on the RDC. Budd said "not to do this". NH and M&STL violated this rule. But they didn't pull the weight of a freight engine!
intercityrailpal 1 year ago
@intercityrailpal This particular RDC is not the same as an original RDC. This one has been extensively upgraded and modified with new powertrains, electronics, etc. This RDC is a demo unit...which IRSI uses as a shop switcher from time to time.
imprezzed42296 5 months ago
"If only Budd could see me now," thinks the Railliner to itself.
eatonjask 1 year ago
Used to live there, spent lots of time at IRSI.
PGONEIL 2 years ago
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Wow, those 2 little Detroit diesels can sure haul a massive ES44DC, amazing the little engine that can!
TrainmasterCurt 2 years ago
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TrainmasterCurt 2 years ago
Nice! Not a sight you see everyday.
mmjurczak 3 years ago
Yes. The vid was shot in CN's Moncton, NB. Gordon Yard.
downeastrailfan 3 years ago
Was that a freight in the background?
CNCRW94 3 years ago