Re: NNG: Memories of the N&W...
| April 12, 2018 07:10AM |
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Hauspiper Wrote:
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> Catering to railfans means backdating engines.
> Some that have been there longer then their
> original owners had them. Take 31, 89, and 90 for
> example. 89 is the saddest of the bunch, years in
> her Green Mountain form looked so much better then
> she does now. You guys out west have it all in the
> east we have a boring ride.
> Mike
[sarcasm] Yes, historical accuracy is disgusting and shouldn't be allowed. [/sarcasm]
I do agree with you about #89, CN's symbol for tractive effort was a % sign painted on the cab. In #89's case, 26,000 lb. of tractive effort is signified by 26%. I tell people that is means that she looks 26% as good as she did before.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/12/2018 12:04PM by Kelly Anderson.
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> Catering to railfans means backdating engines.
> Some that have been there longer then their
> original owners had them. Take 31, 89, and 90 for
> example. 89 is the saddest of the bunch, years in
> her Green Mountain form looked so much better then
> she does now. You guys out west have it all in the
> east we have a boring ride.
> Mike
[sarcasm] Yes, historical accuracy is disgusting and shouldn't be allowed. [/sarcasm]
I do agree with you about #89, CN's symbol for tractive effort was a % sign painted on the cab. In #89's case, 26,000 lb. of tractive effort is signified by 26%. I tell people that is means that she looks 26% as good as she did before.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/12/2018 12:04PM by Kelly Anderson.
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