Rainer and group,
Relating to this batch of SD40s, all were upgraded to -2 electricals and had
Q-Tron installed. Not knowing anything about the mechanical/electrical
workings of locomotives, I ask this dumb question. Since the Q-Tron device
improved the c.t.e. to 82,500 lbs. from 70,000 lbs., are the units to be
sold with the device installed or is it readily uninstalled for use on other
SD40-2s?
It would not be readily uninstalled and would definitely be left on the unit!!
I have included a snip from Mr. J. Eaton (who worked for CP Agincourt as
electrical/shop Supervisor) describing a bit about the SD40's in question. I
asked him about any significant characteristics.
"They are SD40-2's. The 5500 to the 5535 are QES 1000's. Microprocessors
modified from SD40's. The rest are regular SD40-2's some with PTC. Thats
about it."
The following units are being readied for sale to Dakota Minnesota &
Eastern:
CP 5501, 5513, 5517, 5520, 5537, 5545, 5549, 5554, 5557, 5561, 5562, 5563
Drew
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Drew Toner, Mechanical Supervisor,
Pauline Larocque, Toy Poodles,
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