- Oct 13, 1999
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Domestic locomotives, in fact most domestic industrial diesel engines used for power generation, gas transmission or marine propulsion, also use low-sulphur fuel. The same type you buy for your truck. The greater the sulphur content, the more rapid the cylinder and piston ring wear. High-sulphur diesel fuel is typically only available in third-world countries.
SPD is right, the tax is the biggest difference. Railroads, power generating facilities and marine vessel operators pay less than 50 cents/gallon for diesel. Pumping stations run whatever is in the pipeline.
SPD is right, the tax is the biggest difference. Railroads, power generating facilities and marine vessel operators pay less than 50 cents/gallon for diesel. Pumping stations run whatever is in the pipeline.
