Re: 2-4-2 in Chama

Earl Wrote:
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> In the re-assembly of the engine, the main driver
> was put in backwards, so the engine ran backwards
> in relation to the Johnson bar position. This
> offended someone who figured if the eccentric arms
> were swapped on the links, that would solve the
> problem. It did make the engine run in the
> direction the reverse lever was placed but it
> really messed with the valve events and it did not
> run well at all.
>
> I think Mr.Braden told me he was fireman on it's
> one venture beyond Chama. The air pump didn't
> work and the whatever braking was needed was done
> with reverse lever and caboose hand brake.

Thanks for bringing this up...I saw her run once up at Lake
Tahoe and noted then that something was amiss. Appreciate
the explanation.