02-09-2009, 12:47 PM
The loco and tender are connected by multiple draw bars (two or three), which are pinned in place. The pins can, and are, pulled to separate the loco and tender. I believe that the UP Bigboys, had to have their tenders disconnected, to allow the loco to be turned on smaller turntables. The tender was then also turned, and re-connected.
If a coupler was ever used, it would have been a rare practice indeed, and one I have never heard mention of. Diesel auxiliary fuel tanks (modified tank cars) could be interpreted as "tenders", and are coupled.
I suppose you could look at the draw bar, as a link and pin coupler.
If a coupler was ever used, it would have been a rare practice indeed, and one I have never heard mention of. Diesel auxiliary fuel tanks (modified tank cars) could be interpreted as "tenders", and are coupled.
I suppose you could look at the draw bar, as a link and pin coupler.
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