Re: Gas Prices

From: Mallett, Donald B (Donald.Mallett@BNSF.com)
Date: Sun Feb 23 2003 - 03:33:37 EST


>Now,does anyone know what mode of transportation can
>move a ton (2000 lbs) the farthest on a gallon of
>fuel???
>
>
>The Railroads
>
>
>(and u thought the Dakota was the answer) ;

How much fun can you have with a 4445 ton, 17000 HP, 6306 foot long train?
That works out to be 3.8 horsepower per ton of power (thats one of the
better powered trains). With a Dakota you have about what? 130 + or - a few
horses per ton?

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