Re: Virginia & Truckee #8
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 03-04-2011 - 14:22
Drew Jacksich Wrote:
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> FRRS #8 is parked next to the Gold Hill depot and
> covered with plastic. The group that owns it has
> lots of big plans but I wouldn't hold my breath
> more than a couple of minutes waiting. I have
> forgotten exactly when, but one time last year
> they had her under steam but as, far as I know, it
> did not move.
IMHO, the 8 is not the best fit for this longer route. She has smaller drivers (44") than the
other two, less power and lacks a Superheater like 18 has. You can argue the point that the
original V&T had no locomoitves with Superheaters until the ex-Nevada Copper Belt 2-8-0
came along near the end & that'd be right, but in this day in age what with operations
like this being under the magnifying glass, economics like water and fuel consumption
do play a part. In that category, the 18 has a bit of an edge over the other two.
Virginia & Truckee #29 March 2nd, 2011
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Drew Jacksich |
03-03-2011 - 17:09 |
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Tom Moungovan |
03-03-2011 - 17:17 |
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Severe Duty |
03-03-2011 - 18:36 |
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Brian Bergtold |
03-03-2011 - 21:27 |
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Sam Reeves |
03-04-2011 - 08:21 |
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Sam Reeves |
03-04-2011 - 20:41 |
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Sam Reeves |
03-04-2011 - 21:22 |
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Outsider |
03-05-2011 - 10:11 |
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Sam Reeves |
03-05-2011 - 13:20 |
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03-06-2011 - 04:54 |
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Sam Reeves |
03-07-2011 - 20:38 |
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Dave Dodds |
03-04-2011 - 10:40 |
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Drew Jacksich |
03-04-2011 - 12:01 |
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Tom Moungovan |
03-04-2011 - 14:22 |
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Photobob |
03-04-2011 - 16:02 |
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Drew Jacksich |
03-04-2011 - 17:28 |
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Bill Kohler |
03-05-2011 - 07:13 |
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