Norfolk Southern RP-E4C

[butter]

NS Model Designation = RP-E4C
Horsepower = 0
Fuel Tank Capacity = 0
Dynamic Braking = Yes
Cab Signals = Yes
LSL (Locomotive Speed Limiter) = N/A

These slugs are designed for operation with NS EMD GP40-2 slug master units.

These units are equipped with a cab and can be used to lead consist.

All units are equipped with air conditioning.

I took a video of a train today and saw one of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0TQ5cxo08A
What is the use of these engines, if they dont have horse power... Also It was moving across the flat plains of Ohio..
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[SantaFebuff]

Traction motors. Instead of having four traction motors on your standard NS GP50, you'll have eight.

Helps with pulling power.

Cheers,
Joshua

 

[simulatortrain]

Yes, you'll have double the motors (more tractive effort) but not double the cost which a second unit would require.