February 02, 2020 07:42PM
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It all comes down to a host of variables that sometimes make no sense. Case in point the tonnage ratings listed in a 1937 D&RGW timetable. C-17's and C-18's are both rated at 140 Tons from Hermosa to Silverton, yet the C-18 is 1,000 pounds heavier and carries a tractive effort rating of 18,325# vs a C-17 at 17,100#, a not inconsequential difference. And the C-19 weighs 2,260# heavier than the C-18 and carries a TE rating of 18,947# but only gets a tonnage rating of 120 tons.
Any thoughts, gentlemen?
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/02/2020 07:43PM by Herb Kelsey.
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