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Reply to "Running locomotives to keep them in good working order"

Hi Arnold,

Like you, I rotate my locomotives and rolling stock periodically.  As a Mechanical Engineer I learned that thermal cycling (heat up, cool down; heat up, cool down; etc.) is tough on rotating machinery, but letting it sit idle for long periods of time can be rough as well.  I follow the old adage; Use it or Lose it! 

John

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