Re: it's Garratt
Author: HUTCH 7.62
Date: 05-17-2019 - 13:58
Bill Hough Wrote:
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> 'ssNote correct spelling: Garratt
>
> Advantage: The locomotive has three frames to
> spread weight: A boiler is mounted on the center
> frame, and two steam engines are mounted on
> separate frames, one on each end of the boiler.
> Designed and patented in 1907 by Herbert William
> Garratt, most examples were built by Beyer,
> Peacock of Manchester, England.
Bill, Thanks for clarifying.
-Hutch