From: lfsheldon@gmail.com   
      
   On 9/4/2016 15:09, Adam H. Kerman wrote:   
      
   > Even in interurban days, we've read that CNS&M RR, which did operate at   
   > grade through suburban territory, lost plenty of motors during winters   
   > with heavy snowfall.   
   >   
   > Motors need to be cooled. They need air intake. They need to be in a place   
   > under the railcar where they can provide traction. It's just the nature.   
      
   Don't diesel engines have the same problem?   
      
   > Anyway, CTA spec'ed how the motors were ventilated. It wasn't the   
   > manufacturer's problem.   
      
   I think the manufacturer has a moral responsibility to say "We are NOT   
   going to put our name on a defective design like that."   
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