SD45-2

[Chessie_SD50_8563]

I notice that the fuel tanks on the EL SD45-2
have differnt fuel tanks than a regular
SD45-2 are these the 5000 gallon capacity tanks

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LONG LIVE THE KITTEN!!!

[Dale]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chessie_SD50_8563:
I notice that the fuel tanks on the EL SD45-2
have differnt fuel tanks than a regular
SD45-2 are these the 5000 gallon capacity tanks

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Not sure if they were 5000 gallon tanks but I read somewhere that they were definetly larger than normal on EL SD45-2's.

[poohdawg10]

I have info regarding the larger tanks...but unfortunately, the info is not mine. I am waiting now for permission to quote from it. I will surely post it the moment I get permission!!!

Nick

[poohdawg10]

Mr. Waller was on his toes this morning, I already have his reply in my inbox. So here it goes:

"The EL purchased the [SD45-2's] for fast freight service, equipping them with an extra large 5000 gallon fuel tank so the units could run without refueling between New York and Chicago. Plus the larger fuel tank added to the overall weight of the locomotives, thereby increasing their tractive effort."

This was taken from Robert Waller's Conrail Cyclopedia: http://crcyc.railfan.net

Nick

[Chessie_SD50_8563]

Thanks very much

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[poohdawg10]

Your welcome, I was glad to give a hand to a friend in need!!

Nick