Planning A Short Line PT2. Motive Power

[TinGoat]

I'd take the SD7's if they have D-Brakes...

Actually, after looking again, 0.03% grade is almost nothing. Forget the D-Brakes... You don't need them...

Same HP as the GP7's, but with the C-C trucks for lighter axle loading on the branch lines' 80 lb rail.

1500 HP should be sufficient for daily use and you can MU the pair for heavier loads.