Re: A 168 question

John K Wrote:
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> How does the total driving wheel base compare to a
> K-36, or to a K-27?

T-12-47: 11' 6"
K-27-125: 11' 5"
K-36-189: 12' 3"

> Given the track standards of today, is the center
> blind driver necessary, and being that blind
> drivers were a factor in some derailments of yore,
> is it a risk now in excursion service?

Totally out of my depth here but, IIRC, the derailments due to blind drivers were also related to worn or out of gauge rail, not problems the C&TS is currently known for. So, I doubt it's likely to be a problem.

Hank