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A Deutz MG 530 C from 1963, moving some specialized side-discharging wagons within the confines of the Niederaußem powerplant. This road actuall cuts right through the premises of the plant, and we were lucky enough to have the gates close right in front of us. Most people would be annoyed by that, but for railfans, it's a great unexpected photo op.

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=Seth890603 Nov 29, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

aranyos kis dög

*shenanigan87 Dec 5, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Az ám!

*TheMightyQuinn Nov 28, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

0-6-0 (well it probably handles like one...)

*shenanigan87 Dec 5, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Heh, if you want to use that notation, yes indeed!

*decophoto32 Nov 28, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Does this locomotive have electric traction motors or hydraulic hubs?

*shenanigan87 Dec 5, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

It uses a single hydraulic transmission that's linked to the axles by articulated driveshafts.

*decophoto32 Dec 5, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

I thought so. I wonder what the advantages and disadvantages are of using either hydraulic or electric drive?

*shenanigan87 Dec 10, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Well made hydraulic drives are generally more robust and less prone to overheating and overloading, but they don't allow individual control of each axle as is the case with modern multiphase AC engines. Plus they're less efficient than diesel-electrics, and I think top speeds are also much lower for hydraulic transmissions (which is of course not a concern for switchers).

*decophoto32 Dec 10, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

From what you're tell me yard units are ideal candidates for hydraulic drives.

*JSH50 Nov 28, 2012

Great catch!

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