Re: Southern Pacific 2-6-0 #1744 on the SL&RG
Author: Ken Shattock (KRK)
Date: 03-23-2009 - 12:33
Tom Moungovan Wrote:
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> J Mann Wrote:
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> > Those mogals would be perfect for the Niles
> Canyon
> > Railway. A small SP steamer is what is really
> > need for regular operations.
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> Not that I'm trying to tell PLA what they need,
> because they probably know best, but the
> above comment is pretty accurate. Those 44"
> drivered engines get a lot of wear over their
> line and will continue to do so, but they do
> very well with what they have. If they are
> able to get turning facilities in at each end,
> an SP 2-8-0 would pull anything they could
> ever put behind it. Just my opinion.
Hey TOM-- Send me a friendly greeting at my e-mail later today (keyrouteken@msn.com) and
I might provide some info you just might like on how to SEE # 1744 in action on the SP in Northern Cal.. I'll be waiting, Sir!! Thanks..
KRK