UP Green Goat

Looks even worse than the demonstrator. http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4765

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RE: UP Green Goat, Eryk, Mar-02-05, 01:54 PM, (1) RE: UP Green Goat, runaway_b_unit, Mar-02-05, 04:58 PM, (2) RE: UP Green Goat, LoneSniperSG, Mar-02-05, 05:07 PM, (3) RE: UP Green Goat, oakwaysd60, Mar-02-05, 05:36 PM, (4) RE: UP Green Goat, NewEnglandRailFan, Mar-02-05, 06:42 PM, (5) RE: UP Green Goat, NorthShore_364, Mar-02-05, 07:38 PM, (6) RE: UP Green Goat, mword77, Mar-02-05, 07:50 PM, (7) RE: UP Green Goat, NewEnglandRailFan, Mar-02-05, 08:24 PM, (8) RE: UP Green Goat, John_Reagon, Mar-02-05, 09:48 PM, (9) RE: UP Green Goat, wctransfer, Mar-02-05, 09:57 PM, (10) RE: UP Green Goat, adamb, Mar-03-05, 01:24 AM, (11) RE: UP Green Goat, Ronson2k4, Mar-03-05, 02:28 PM, (12) RE: UP Green Goat, John 136 6000 GO, Mar-03-05, 03:49 PM, (13) RE: UP Green Goat, ASR_Q301, Mar-03-05, 06:10 PM, (14) RE: UP Green Goat, Grimace780, Mar-03-05, 07:25 PM, (15) RE: UP Green Goat, Ronson2k4, Mar-04-05, 08:38 AM, (16) RE: UP Green Goat, shadowr434, Mar-05-05, 11:07 AM, (17)

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Woa, I looked at Motive Power's website and it almost looked like the engine could be a pull start! The thing is baisically an electric switcher with a small generator that runs when required, and a butt-load of battries! Im speechless, and slightly disgusted... But this is very good for the envirement, guess im a traditionalist (hope thats the right word).

Eryk

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I don't think it looks too bad, the UP paint scheme is nicer than the demo, and it looks better with the taller hood.

C h r i s

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...I like it, actually.

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That looks cool! And its good for the enviornment. Double!-NickCentral Illinois Locomotive Works Founder
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I'll stick with the GP9's and GP35's thank you
-Dave, Secretary of the Scrap the SD60F federation!

Former ALCo Schenectady, NY shop switcher #5, in North Creek, NY

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Exactly...It doesn't look really bad, but I'd much rather see a GP38-2 than one of those.

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I like it too! Must be great for switching. Man, look at those nice big windows! Visability must be really good...-Mike

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>I like it too! Must be great for switching. Man, look at
>those nice big windows! Visability must be really good... It can't be much better to see out of than a GP20D though
-Dave, Secretary of the Scrap the SD60F federation!

Former ALCo Schenectady, NY shop switcher #5, in North Creek, NY

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Damn,I can't wait to see them in Pine Bluff to sad for those GP15's.

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I dont like the single pane window in the back, but other than that its ok i guess.Alec

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Its not that ugly, and as said before, anything that is better for the environment gets a thumbs up

Adam
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I think it looks cool. I think all the safety striping is for safety (remember this is electric). It's gotta be pretty quiet. This could also be good for those living near the yard. Myself I like the noise but not everyone does.Innovation is where it's at for any industry the ability to think outside the box. I can remember when diesel was ruining all those steam engines. Who wants to hear what is essentially a truck engine when you can listen to the symphony that is a steam locomotive.This is also a trend to the California Emitions requirements. There are several new designs in the works for this reason. Alternative fuel versions and the like. It's a big challenge for a railroad that was the biggest user of coal to move to diesel it will be even a bigger move away from diesel to something else.Ronson2k4

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I like it, also. As others have said, anything which is good for our evnvironment has to be cheered on - especially if it makes the air easier to breath.I'm also pleased to see something Canadian getting attention - long may they prosper!cheersJohn

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Nothing like breathing in fumes from a SD40-2 though!!! Im with Dave, give me Geep 9's and 35's any day!!!!>Mike Forster<
Perth, Western AustraliaMike.Forster.2005@gmail.com
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>I think it looks cool. I think all the safety striping is
>for safety (remember this is electric). It's gotta be pretty
>quiet. This could also be good for those living near the
>yard. Myself I like the noise but not everyone does. I am with you on the cool aspect. Sorry, but 'quiet' and 'locomotive' don't belong in the same sentence. Besides, the noisy rumble of a diesel locomotive is minor compared to the banging of boxcars and some of the other noises that come from a rail yard. I live about a half of a mile from a yard. The main noise I hear is the horn at the crossings when the train rumbles southbound out of the yard onto the main line. (On a quiet night I can occasionally hear the locos if I listen closely.)Cheers for the Green Goat!
Gary Cameron
Grande Prairie "The last civilized stop before Alaska," AB
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It's not a safety problem for those that live nearby. Those that are working about the yard may not hear it coming. I live about 5 blocks from a large yard. It's always pretty noisy despite it being maybe a 1/2 mile away. If there are noisy that are let's say competing with that of a quiet locomotive from the brakemen point of view they have to keep an eye out. I don't mind the noise at all. If I could live closer to the tracks I would. They may have something on the locomotive that they use as a warning (bell or warning sound).I remember seeing a story of a guy that invented a way to use "kitchen waste" - used cooking oil in a diesel locomotive. The only problem would be the infastructure to get the oil to the locomotive. YOu can imagine a locomotive that is as noisy as a regular loco but smells like french fries as it drives by... "Would you like a burger with them fries"?Ronson2k4

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I think it looks rather nice compared to the demonstrator colors.

Frank Roberts
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