Geared Steam Locomotive

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Geared Steam Locomotive

Post #1 by Holger » Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:24 am

Geared Steam Locomotives in Cass WV
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Re: Geared Steam Locomotive

Post #2 by modelman093 » Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:00 am

Wonderful! Presume that design with small "all wheel drive" wheels was needed to cope with the grades and tight bends.


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Re: Geared Steam Locomotive

Post #3 by Mrsmackpaul » Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:50 pm

Angus I think you are right there I was always told they call these types of locos a "shay " dont no weather this is right but Im sure some one will put me right

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