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NY Signal drawn with 3rd PlanIt by Walter Griffin
This 218-series diesel locomotive services areas without catenary power. Its angled smokestacks identify it as a 2,700 hp version.
Now this is certainly not the modern German cab of the ICE! That steering wheel is in fact the throttle: turn right to accelerate.
The hydraulic transmission. With a spare can of fluid handy, this transmission has experienced a number of breakdowns after its long time in service.
The 16-cylinder diesel engine itself. The fuel injector controller is at the center, and fuel lines run into each visible cylinder head.
This 218-series diesel locomotive services areas without catenary power.
Its angled smokestacks identify it as a 2,700 hp version.
Now this is certainly not the modern German cab of the ICE! That steering
wheel is in fact the throttle: turn right to accelerate.
The hydraulic transmission. With a spare can of fluid handy, this
transmission has experienced a number of breakdowns after its long time in service.
The 16-cylinder diesel engine itself. The fuel injector controller is at
the center, and fuel lines run into each visible cylinder head.
