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Old 21st December 2005 | 09:35
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ElNino
 
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The 146 has 4 due to limited availability at the time (late 70's/early 80's). It had to be quiet so the option of putting 2 JT8D's on it was not feasible and at the time there wasn't any other choice other than a tank engine.
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