Robby Peartree Wrote:
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> Tom, I think 29 would be a good locomotive where
> ever it winds up in the years to come. For the
> size there you have a lot of power. While 40 mph
> was pushing either 18 or 29, the 3% is where they
> shine. I can only imagine firing in the winter
> months with steam heat going and the demands of
> the running gear at 40 mph. Apparently there are
> videos of 29 in the shop with the train behind
> them and the firebox is glowing due to the demands
> of the steam heat at 20 below. They left 29 on
> the train all night to keep it from freezing. The
> locomotives deserve more credit than many people
> give them.


Very well put Robby. 18 is a real favorite of mine & I feel 29 is one of the better pullers
in this country.