That was fantastic. No one ever really mentions all those details on our models and what they actually represent in real life. I learned a lot. Thank you.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help. Stay tuned for more,
@v12productions
10 ай бұрын
That was really well done! I've been interested in trains my entire life and you taught me several things I didn't know.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Glad I did! Always happy to help. Every time I see one of your videos, I keep wondering why they don’t let you run a series on Fox 5. :-)
@vuurvrrailfanner4656
10 ай бұрын
strange finding you here
@heybeerdan1820
10 ай бұрын
I learned how much I DON'T KNOW about these beasts. Thanks, Tim. Always the best.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad I was able to help you learn something new.
@johnniewelbornjr.8940
10 ай бұрын
Nice presentation and you've a great range of units to demonstrate the differences as they evolved over the years. I remember well hauling traction motors and misc. locomotive parts back in the early '90's when I first drove OTR. It was some driver's dedicated run and I filled in while they took time off, hauling a BN trailer from West Burlington, IA to Lincoln, NE, then out to Alliance along the BN main before returning to Iowa. After ending up on a civilian transportation contract for ten years at Ft. Campbell, I learned exactly how hot the old Paducah-rebuilds (GP10's) in burgundy paint could become since they never got ac units at all before the new units arrived around 2015. They showed up with ac but still didn't have toilets lol... Thanks for sharing and keep up the excellent detail projects. I miss modeling quite often!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Cool story
@KandWRailroader
10 ай бұрын
The slow camera panning really gives a sense of realism, like you're watching the prototype roll by instead of a scale model. The camera angle helps with that too. Well done.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@Trains-With-Shane
10 ай бұрын
Excellent learning session, Tim! I never knew the big units were limited on the amount of dynamic braking that could be active on a single consist! Impressive how powerful they are. Also I love seeing good old SD40-2's. Seeing these big 6-axle units makes me want to see them pick up a cut of cars set out by the Seaboard Central on an ops session.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! One day you’ll see the NS SD40-2s delivering cars from the interchange and the big NS road units on a run thru trackage rights trains. Keep watching!
@mustin07doesgaming
10 ай бұрын
this has an insane realism level
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the great compliment.
@FishplateFilms
10 ай бұрын
Hi Tim , a great insight into running locomotives! One correction however..."Dynamic Braking" does not alter the polarity of the traction motors , instead , the TM's are turned into generators by cutting power to them . Most motors are generators in principal, and when you rotate them they will produce voltage. In dynamic braking , the voltage from the TM's is feed into heater banks , which draw heaps of current and thus slow down the motors and brake the train. The more you engage the DB's , the more current is fed into the heater banks which get red hot, thus requiring cooling from the fan! AC traction units are better in DB as you say , as the TM's are actually "alternators" which produce voltage at a much slower rpm, which allows you to run much slower while in dynamics! The same principal is used in EV's and is called regenerative braking, but in cars the current is used to recharge the batteries! GE did try batteries way back , but was not suitable for long term dynamic braking. Love your work, Cheers Gregg.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Great info Greg! One interesting story about dynamics…I was once operating a heavy tonnage train over my district which includes a 17 mile 1.5% grade down a mountain. My lead unit was a former Conrail C40-8W. I had been using the dynamics in full the whole time down the grade. By the time I reached the bottom, the grates on the sides behind the cab were cherry red hot. So hot that my conductor and I heard a loud BOOM! Followed by alarm bells and a burnt electrical smell. I looked over and said, well we just lost the dynamic! 🤠
@FishplateFilms
10 ай бұрын
@@SeaboardCentral My pleasure Tim ! LOL..yes , you cooked the heaters ! They are just big toasters and the elements blow eventually! I love the sound of heavy dynamic brakes and I don't hear it enough down here ! I bet they were hot if you blew them ....there are some good night shots of glowing DB's on Virtual Railfan , and you can see the red hot elementd through thr grates...you might be one of them SIr! GRegg 🙂
@robertbrightwell9368
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for all you do! This is one of my favorite model railroad channels!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoy the content! Stay tuned, more on the way!
@pm8302
10 ай бұрын
Love this Tim! Great informational on both GE and EMD units. My favorite part was telling the difference from long hood forward locomotives from those designated as short hood forward. As an engineer it’s a big difference when operating.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes it is a huge difference having to operate a single unit long hood forward, especially one of those big GEs. But in an effort to save fuel, many times only one big AC unit is assigned for local service instead of using two back to back SD40-2s. In my opinion, I wish NS would rebuild all the 4-axle GP60s to GP33AC units. They would be able to handle the same tonnage as an SD40-2 and two together would probably be more fuel efficient than a single large six axle AC.
@ChrisKinoshita7
10 ай бұрын
That was alot to take in! Learned a bunch and the different braking systems and air conditioning locations were particularly interesting. Thanks for posting this type of video!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching it! Glad to help.
@PostmoderneModelWorks
10 ай бұрын
“At least it’s something” hits close to home. Crappy AC is better than none.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
You got that right
@genejablonski9909
10 ай бұрын
This is great info delivered very well. Knowing this stuff makes running my model locos more enjoyable. Thanks
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@ATrainGames
10 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I didn't know what the 3 small hoses did between locomotives. Thanks for sharing!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Happy to help.
@larryschmitt2513
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for going over the engine layout 👍🏻
@SeaboardCentral
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@lxndr3299
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for such a great video, I learned things I didn't know and understood things I never have about diesel electric locomotives.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found it informative
@christophernorman684
10 ай бұрын
This was awesome! Thank you for the information but also your knowledge. You provide the context on why decals or detailed parts have become a must in realistic model railroading.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jaredwertenberger1720
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Tim! Very easy to understand and truly informative!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help provide the info.
@gp3829
10 ай бұрын
Hi, that was real good, thanks. Using models to talk and walk thru all the Basics of Locos was very informative. I'm in the UK, acquiring USA HO Locos for my layout and up until now, I was half-guessing what all the 'bits and bobs' were for. Now I know. Thanks for posting.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help!
@ThomasKlimoski
10 ай бұрын
Great tutorial on locomotives and all their components.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom! Glad you enjoyed it.
@nicksanto882
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim! Very informative and complete discussion!!! I Enjoyed!!!!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick!
@mikepavelich8823
10 ай бұрын
Great video! Lots of great information packed in there. Definitely worth a rewatch!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@andrewpalm2103
10 ай бұрын
That weathering on those NS units is so good that it kind of distracted me from what you were saying. Really, the footage looks as though a giant hand has come down from above to point at real locomotives. Of course, you have no trouble finding prototype reference material! 🙂 Cheers from Wisconsin!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
@greatnorthernrailwaytother4711
10 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thanks Tim. Cheers Peter.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@joecarleo6899
10 ай бұрын
awesome Vid. i have learned a lot about the various connector hoses . Well done!!!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help.
@herbertw.jr.carrier6122
10 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video and the extensive knowledge that you shared about locomotives and their functions. There's so many different aspects to model railroading, just beyond putting a locomotive on the tracks and adding power.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it! More videos on the way. Stay tuned!
@herbertw.jr.carrier6122
10 ай бұрын
Definitely looking forward to it 👌
@jdboyd1861
10 ай бұрын
This was awesome, and I learned some new things! This is a subject that isn't normally covered in other MR channels, but is relevant to all of us RPM modelers! Thanks Tim!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help!
@elsdp-4560
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I just got educated, very much enjoyed, what a great video. Tim thank you! Gary👍
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated!
@bobbys5468
10 ай бұрын
That was outstanding. Thanks for sharing info many of us never knew about. Awesome layout you have.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it.
@frisco-mustangsub1314
10 ай бұрын
Great information for us train hobbyist! The only item I did not see mentioned was the hand break wheel. Keep up the great videos!!!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve got another video planned for next week that you might find interesting. Stay tuned!
@garynugent4400
10 ай бұрын
AWESOME SIR! As always, loved it! -Gary
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Gary!
@19scamps92
10 ай бұрын
very interesting informations about those locomotives! thanks Tim! kind regards from the Jackieville Switching layout here in Switzerland
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad I can help with these US locomotives. Hope all is well over there!
@pacset2
10 ай бұрын
Go ahead and bail off the air and go deeper with the auto. Cool video Tim
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MrOmega52
10 ай бұрын
Educational for sure. Great video.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it!
@daviddryden8088
10 ай бұрын
Everything I've ever wanted to know about locomotives but was afraid to ask!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@quartergauger9058
10 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation Tim'.. Outstanding information, and many questions answered, that I've been unable to find answers to. Thanks for taking the time to make this video...
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad to help.
@mikedeberg6326
7 ай бұрын
Tim super update this month. Happy new year!🎉 look forward to the ops videos coming and as well as further progress on the yard
@SeaboardCentral
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! Happy New Year!
@daviddeezmusic2313
10 ай бұрын
Great video Tim! I could watch an hrs of that info. Love to learn about the locomotives, and rolling stock.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it! Stay tuned. More to come.
@daviddeezmusic2313
10 ай бұрын
Geat! can't wait! @@SeaboardCentral
@Terhaar705
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the education. Learned a few new things.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stevenallen9613
10 ай бұрын
Tim, Thank you for an extremely informative video. I knew a few things about the locomotives, but this put the icong on the cake. One thing that always intrigued me about the Southern and N&W was why did they run their locomotives long hood forward. I can understand the reasons for switching operations, but I don't understand the concept for mainline trains. Again, thanks for a great video. Steve
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
They did it to get away from turning the units at the end of a run. They were considered bi-directional and management viewed it as an operation improvement but then they never have to run a unit long hood forward. To this day NS units are capable of running either direction. Try running a Dash-9 backwards. It’s insane.
@scotabot7826
10 ай бұрын
Learned a bunch. Thanks so, so much Tim!!!!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mikedurhan9941
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, Tim.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Flattop8182
10 ай бұрын
Great video…Great info. Would love to see more.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Stay tuned. More to come.
@tomsnslayout
10 ай бұрын
Loved this episode. Thank you
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@PrinceStreet
10 ай бұрын
Sure is interesting learning all these nuances we wouldn’t otherwise know. I hope you continue this as a series.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Stay tuned. More coming out.
@tomoconnell4235
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Tim, well done and such a great tutorial
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it.
@mikedeberg6326
10 ай бұрын
Tim, Really informative video. Much appreciated
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@centraljerseyconrailinnsca5676
10 ай бұрын
Wow great video! I learn quite a bit. Thanks for making it!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you did!
@tlfmember
10 ай бұрын
Nice weathering job.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it.
@kevinpoffenbarger228
10 ай бұрын
Great informative video. Thanks Tim!!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mikechristensen2099
10 ай бұрын
Extremely interesting and informative, Thanks
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@AbelG8781
10 ай бұрын
Man this channel is great, even though I'm N scale, your ballast process is probably the best I've seen. Also...would've been killer if you rung the clapper on the bell once and added it as the sound effect on the outro 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I may have to get a bell ringing. 😂
@AbelG8781
10 ай бұрын
@SeaboardCentral I really thought you were going to ring it when you stood next to it lol overall I like your style of videos, keep up the good work and be safe out there sir!!!
@georgiasunbelt
10 ай бұрын
That was super educational…thanks
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@bobkenney1572
10 ай бұрын
Excellent video very informative Tim !
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AndyDorsch
10 ай бұрын
I loved this!!! Well done!!!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@raycooney7632
10 ай бұрын
Very informative and I worked with diesel locos
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@robertsiebenrock3997
10 ай бұрын
Very good information, it was much appreciated. I enjoy watching your presintation.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment.
@jeronimomindsweeper1239
10 ай бұрын
Very useful details and insight - thanks!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ernestzamparelli5873
4 ай бұрын
Here in Texas , the cab is cold at night, but another battle begins as soon as the sun starts to rise.
@SeaboardCentral
4 ай бұрын
I hear ya
@normglock4381
10 ай бұрын
Always learn something my friend!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Stay tuned. More to come
@Castlebank_Sidings
10 ай бұрын
Very interesting Tim.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@205004gs
10 ай бұрын
Outstanding! It's awesome to get information on what all those gadgets and lines are for from an actual locomotive engineer. Thanks Tim, and great job.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
@kevinbohnenblust5844
10 ай бұрын
Tim, thank you for a great tutorial on diesel electric locomotives. I always enjoy your videos, and your modeling is superb, but learning how the real railroads do things is a huge bonus! I really appreciate everything you share with us.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jaydigshistory36
10 ай бұрын
This was very informative
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@brandonfrey8579
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@petesawatzky4014
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing some great stuff 👍 you got it right
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Stay tuned. More videos on the way.
@xavierleggett4117
10 ай бұрын
Excellent and informative video.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@dougcostello9064
10 ай бұрын
Very informative. Thanks!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! More to come.
@RonStanek
10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EagleCreekRailRoad
10 ай бұрын
Really interesting, thanks for sharing.👍🏻
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jamesnicholas7180
10 ай бұрын
Great video! Learned a lot.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@michaelmcdougall4527
10 ай бұрын
Hey, Tim has always great information some of those things I know just from being around a hobby but there’s a few things I didn’t know I appreciate your enthusiasm and the fun you have and all you do. Thanks for all you do for the Hobby 🚂🚂
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
@jasonschmiesing250
10 ай бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed it
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@valchavez9163
10 ай бұрын
I can see your a NS guy......Great......I myself am one too.......I'm in 3rail Hi-rail....I always look at HO videos that have a lot of NS engines soyotur videos have some nice logos and you have a nice collection.....you gave me some ideas on lash-ups and some.....I subscribe to your channel about 2 weeks ago.....Thanks.....
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! Stay tuned for more videos.
@invertd007
10 ай бұрын
Very informative, thank you!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@calvincurtiss2490
10 ай бұрын
Great Class Prof. as usual. My favorite LOCO of all time is the SD 40-2 in all of it's incarnations. But your break down of all the parts was superb!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Probably my favorite all time locomotive too.
@williamdavid9333
10 ай бұрын
Great video!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@heyjoe556
10 ай бұрын
Awesome video brother! One of my favorites for sure. I enjoyed the explanation & pointing out the general systems and their attributes on a modern locomotive. So much of this I didn't know and have wondered about for years! They are awesome machines indeed.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad I was able to teach you something about the prototype!
@johnmatthews7703
10 ай бұрын
Well done!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@joeraderblackrockcentralrr
10 ай бұрын
tons of info. thanks a bunch
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Grainexpress
10 ай бұрын
Great video Tim! Very informative!I would love to watch a video of you telling some good/interesting stories or experiences from your time on the RR. Tell the Mrs we appreciate her giving you the time to produce the videos. 😉
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I sure will.
@RFMCabooseNP1713
10 ай бұрын
Very good explanation.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jonathansabatino3987
10 ай бұрын
Very interesting Video.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@andyknott8148
10 ай бұрын
Many thanks, highly interesting.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bcsferromodelismo3822
9 ай бұрын
🇧🇷🚂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I love your video! Congratulation!
@SeaboardCentral
9 ай бұрын
Obrigado! Thank you very much!
@Tom.Gregory
10 ай бұрын
Great information
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@quizinovag4556
10 ай бұрын
That was great.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@SianiAnne
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Learned a lot! :)
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Glad you did!
@mkhgn744
10 ай бұрын
Tim, excellent video lesson on locomotives. You must be an ambassador of good will for the Norfolk Southern. Also an excellent layout. I noticed in the foreground in a scene in this video that you have an abandoned switch and track with greenery growing though it, Is that explained in one of your videos?
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes I covered it in the October Layout Update video. Feel free to check out all my videos. I hope you like them enough to subscribe and keep watching the channel. Thanks!
@rongriffin9771
10 ай бұрын
Very interesting.
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@LoneRanger5150
10 ай бұрын
Actually, older units such as SD40-2s, did NOT come standard with ac installed. This luxury didn't arrive until the 70s (hence rooftop ac units). There's an old argument as to who was first to install one, the SP or Santa Fe. Most seem to think an ATSF CF7, rebuilt in Cleburne, Texas, was the first. Most Eastern and northern roads were well known not to have air conditioning but roads out in the arid desert of the southwest thought it best to help out train crews. Kcs had nothing but seats in their cabs until the safety cab came along. Good tutorial though, like being back in engineer training 😅👍
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
I remember the first new units to arrive with AC on NS property were the D9-40C units railfans call top hats.
@LoneRanger5150
10 ай бұрын
@@SeaboardCentral I was working in Galveston, texas on old BN SD40s with NO air conditioning. We had every door and window open praying for a breeze. Meanwhile there were plenty of old santa fe units in Minnesota lol. Go figure. We would get kcs power with next to nothing in them. Mexican units weren't any better. That humidity is miserable!!! I'll stay out here where it's a "dry" heat😂😄
@LoneRanger5150
10 ай бұрын
@@SeaboardCentral actually, you should show this video to new hires. I think it would help them a lot!
@markhayes6407
Ай бұрын
As always I learn something. Thanks
@SeaboardCentral
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mrdisco102
10 ай бұрын
Perfect!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@MichaelThornton13
10 ай бұрын
That was amazing
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast
10 ай бұрын
Can we get a more advanced version? This was very nice!
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Keep watching! More to come.
@russhodge346
10 ай бұрын
Learned stuff.. hose purpose for one
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Glad you did. Thanks for watching!
@JG-wr1sl
10 ай бұрын
Great video. Any chance you could take us along for a ride on the real thing?
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Wish I could.
@25mfd
10 ай бұрын
nice vid... and i can tell you, the company DID NOT put the a.c. in for crew comfort that's for SURE... company could give 2 rips if the crew sweats or not
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, when they started showing up with computer screens, we ended up with AC units too. Go figure.
@ChessiePAdiv
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim, very instructive and I picked up on a couple of new things. Question, i thought that i read somewhere that notch 1 only connects the contacts from the generator to the traction motors and does not change the RPM of the prime mover (of course the RPM's may dip momentarily as the load is applied). Is this correct? If so notch 2 would be the first notch position that would result in the prime mover increasing in RPM. scott
@SeaboardCentral
10 ай бұрын
Yes you are correct.
@emprrailroad9340
10 ай бұрын
That's a great video i leaned little bit more about the locomotives did you work for the railroad?b
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