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Honestly the original B17 could and would have worked fine as a two-cylinder locomotive. The required 25,000 lbf by the board with 80” wheels and...
Actually, you’re dead right (well, somewhat). I was reading a book on this yesterday and what you said was covered there in more detail. I don’t...
Ok, that made me laugh. Sorry if I’m being a bit uptight.
Sorry, it just find it humorous that I’m getting these snide comments about how the conversation was over and I’m retreading old ground. If that...
In my opinion, the reason the Kings suffered is because they were likely over-cylindered in order to reach the 40,000 lbf required by the board....
The problem is that Britain simply didn’t have the weight allowances or loading gauge to construct a truly high-power two-cylinder passenger...
I definitely wouldn’t call it perfect, but Churchward’s designs were roughly 20 years ahead of their time. They were so far ahead that Stanier...
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“I’m going to show that I don’t care by taking the effort to respond in the first place.”
Gresley’s largest fault full-stop was his conjugated valve gear. No doubt about it. I’m not even going to discuss the multiple mechanical faults...
Hi guys, lately I’ve really been looking into the technical side of steam locomotives, and I’m finding myself somewhat wanting when it comes to...
This is more my brainstorming than anything. I'm not really trying to prove a point.
I suppose I confused some by referring to the Eastern improvements to the pacifics, which didn't help their speed, but I was talking more about...
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