05-20-2010, 04:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Galen.
I have an IHC Mogul that I intend to re-motor and probably re-gear, too, but that project is a ways off. It's my only steamer that doesn't doublehead well with the others, all of which run well in any combination. The main problem is its too-high starting voltage, which means any companion loco needs to drag it for the first 50' or so. This doesn't work too well if you're doubleheading because of trailing tonnage, though.
Once underway and running at a good clip, it's not too bad, but, unfortunately, most areas of the layout have posted speed limits well-below "at a good clip". 
Wayne
I have an IHC Mogul that I intend to re-motor and probably re-gear, too, but that project is a ways off. It's my only steamer that doesn't doublehead well with the others, all of which run well in any combination. The main problem is its too-high starting voltage, which means any companion loco needs to drag it for the first 50' or so. This doesn't work too well if you're doubleheading because of trailing tonnage, though.
Once underway and running at a good clip, it's not too bad, but, unfortunately, most areas of the layout have posted speed limits well-below "at a good clip". Wayne