From: cfmpublic@ns.sympatico.ca   
      
   It would be interesting to see if one of the serviceable E-units could   
   handle and improve on the schedules of the Cascade Talgos.  Could two   
   handle a set if one couldn't?  A single E-Unit could handle 5   
   streamlined cars on scheduled of 85 minutes or less with 4   
   intermediate stops on the C&NW with a top speed of 100 mph on admitted   
   relatively flat terrain.   Could they be allowed higher speeds in the   
   curves because of the lower weight and forces on the track/  This   
   experiment could lead to better locomotives for higher speed   
   equipment.  I know that when I saw the axle load for the Siemens high   
   speed diesels, I had the belief that all involved should be fired and   
   any money given to consultants should be reclaimed with interest.   
      
   Clark Morris   
      
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