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Re: Penultimate and Ultimate 2472 Runs In Niles Canyon, According To Rumor
Author: Howard
Date: 09-29-2015 - 10:49
wsabo Wrote:
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> Does UP policy mean they won't move a
> non-operating steam engine in their own train or
> does it mean they don't allow a steam engine to
> operate under its own power on their rails under
> any circumstances?
> Is there a truck big enough to move an engine that
> size on public highways that could make it over
> the hill on Hwy 17 to Santa Cruz
It is my understanding the big issue is the lack of self-centering couplers on the museum equipment. I heard some estimates of what it would cost to move 2472 by truck and the numbers were big. I don't think they would attempt to make the move over 17, but go around instead.
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> Does UP policy mean they won't move a
> non-operating steam engine in their own train or
> does it mean they don't allow a steam engine to
> operate under its own power on their rails under
> any circumstances?
> Is there a truck big enough to move an engine that
> size on public highways that could make it over
> the hill on Hwy 17 to Santa Cruz
It is my understanding the big issue is the lack of self-centering couplers on the museum equipment. I heard some estimates of what it would cost to move 2472 by truck and the numbers were big. I don't think they would attempt to make the move over 17, but go around instead.
