I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today

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I saw a cool, old (very dirty) 2165 today

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It was huge! :)

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Bet that is louder than your PT7 !
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What a great post! In lacquer too!
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I only see three valves. What happened to the other two?
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What kind of gig bag does it take?
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If my train knowledge doesn't lead me astray, that is probably a former CNW unit. They ordered theirs without the DB....
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20 cylinder prime mover means it would have 80 valves. Even Dr. Young would likely be satisfied.
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But was it worked on by Warren Deck?
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Here are specs for it - or at least the model.

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Specifications listed are for standard locomotive models.
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Horsepower: 3,800
Tractive effort @ minimum continuous speed. 100,100.pounds @ 10.3 mph
Length over coupler pulling faces: 71 feet, 2 inches
Width over grabirons: 10' feet, 3-1/8 inches
Height above rails: 15 feet, 7-1/8 inches
Wheel diameter: 40 inches
Fuel capacity: 4,400 gallons
Engine: 16-710G3, 16 cylinder, turbocharged, GM Diesel
Main generator: AR11 Alternator
Traction motors: Six D87B direct current
Standard gearing: 70:17 gear ratio
Weight: Total loaded weight on rails average 368,000 pounds. (1/2 variable supplies)
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1 big difference....THAT 2165 uses diesel as fuel while most 2165 players run on beer.
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368,000 pounds: but that's with the tone ring.
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Diesel engine has pistons, electric motors are rotary. The best of both worlds.
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