05-27-2010, 09:16 AM
As far as a GP7..The GP7 was equipped with a 567B prime mover rated at 1500 hp and had a 65,000 lbs of starting tractive effort and continuous TE of 40,000 lbs which means a GP7 could tote 30-40 cars on the level (as in yard switching)..Now due to the ruling grades the GP7 would have variable TE ratings..However, the C&O used 3-4 GP7s on 200 car coal train between Columbus and Toledo.I seen 70 car trains on the PRR pulled by 2 GP7s.
Modeling I would say 12 cars should look about right-less for roller coster layouts..For terminal work I would pulled no more then 15 cars since 15 cars looks like a long train on most home layouts.
Modeling I would say 12 cars should look about right-less for roller coster layouts..For terminal work I would pulled no more then 15 cars since 15 cars looks like a long train on most home layouts.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!