05-06-2016, 12:03 PM
railohio Wrote:BR60103 Wrote:One article I read said that a locomotive should pull 4 times its own weight. But the illustration showed a tank engine with all drivers.
Which, of course, is not applicable to modern railroading as two six-axle diesels can move 10,000+ tons over the road.
Nor would it be with 3 GP9s on a 210 car coal drag. C&O did this on a routine bases as did the N&W back in the 50/60/70s.
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!