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If they had to put a warning there, it make me wonder how fast was the actual speed, that would be the scary part.On a side note inside every cab there is a great sticker that reads maximum speed 70 mph. Could you imagine something this big barreling down the rails at 70 mph? It is just insane. If it hit a car or brick wall going that fast it would obliterate everything in its path.
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I am gonna guess they probably could go faster with six traction motors and a diesel engine that weights 38,000 lbs alone and a huge generator. I would imagine they could go faster. There is a governor on the motor so I know you could push it past the limit of 70 mph.Originally Posted by Mechanic688
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