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Date: 05/16/25 11:42
water over rails
Author: GAPRoute

I've seen several videos where trains are running thru water over the rails. I  believe these were usually from India or surrounding countries. I am wondering how this is possible since I am told American locos can't get their traction motors wet. What is different?

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Date: 05/16/25 14:31
Re: water over rails
Author: dan

they have a couple inches clearance maybe a little more, it is done here, such at fort madison flooding, search that?   Maybe their locos have better clearance too?

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Date: 05/17/25 13:59
Re: water over rails
Author: 1019X

Could the locomotives you saw be diesel hydraulics instead of diesel electrics? While I would not say widely used, diesel hydraulic locomotives are used in places outside of North America and in general appearance don't look that much different.

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